Are you in the military? 

     Are you pregnant and considering breastfeeding your baby but don’t think it is possible to combine military service and breastfeeding?  

You are not alone.  Many women that have decided to take on the challenge of combining motherhood and the military.  Women in the armed forces today are starting families and want to do what is best for themselves and their babies.  Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed your baby, not only does it optimize your baby’s physical and mental growth and development, but it also benefits your health as well. 

Breastfeeding on active duty is NOT easy.  Nursing your baby while serving in the armed forces can be one of the most fulfilling, yet demanding times in your life.  Unlike your civilian counterparts you will have to learn to manage the impact that breastfeeding and military life have on each other.  This isn’t an easy combination, but it will be well worth it, for yourself and your baby.

While breastfeeding and employment are covered in many books and websites, none cover the unique circumstances and demands that accompany breastfeeding while on active duty. The new book, Breastfeeding in Combat Boots:  A Survival Guide to Breastfeeding Successfully While Serving in the Military, and this website will fill that void and provide you with insight into both the rewarding and wonderful aspects of breastfeeding on active duty, but also give you a realistic look at the challenges that lay ahead for you.  The book and website have been created to offer a practical and field-tested guide that will help military mothers from all branches of the armed forces find the information and support to successfully breastfeed with confidence.  Is it possible to work full time on active duty and still be there to nurture and nurse your baby?  YES!  Except for some very unusual circumstances, with a little preparation, a “can do” attitude and some creativity, it is possible to breastfeed on while serving in the military and give the benefits of breastfeeding to yourself and your baby.