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Archives for April 2010
New breastfeeding iPhone app
Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition has a new iPhone … [Read more...]
Male boost for breastfeeding
From Ireland... Male boost for breastfeeding irishtimes.com … [Read more...]
In the news: Breastmilk can curb obesity
Breast milk can curb … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Prolactin Levels in Lactating Women With a Family History of Alcoholism
A small but interesting study... FHP = family … [Read more...]
Better Births, Lower Costs
Better Births, Lower Costs Safer, less expensive maternity … [Read more...]
AAP Policy Statement—Hospital Stay for Healthy Term Newborns
From February, in case you haven't seen it... AAP Policy … [Read more...]
Great posts on finding & evaluating research…
I just ran across some lovely blog posts by Andrea Lythgoe … [Read more...]
Does breastfeeding prevent postpartum depression?
This article on the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine blog … [Read more...]
A priceless gift from a grieving mother
What a priceless gift for a grieving mother to … [Read more...]
Substance in breastmilk & coconut oil used to treat acne
Treat Acne With Coconut Oil and Nano-Bombs A natural … [Read more...]
Substance in breastmilk kills cancer cells
We've known about this for some time (looks like the first … [Read more...]
Going Undercover in a School Cafeteria
Going Undercover in a School Cafeteria You might not know … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding weekly wrapup
from Best for Babes... Breastfeeding Weekly Wrap-Up: April … [Read more...]
Motherisk Update: Food-borne illnesses during pregnancy
Food-borne illnesses during pregnancy (Click on "Full text" … [Read more...]
I’m in 100% agreement with this “Open Letter to My Fellow Breastfeeding Advocates”
An Open Letter to My Fellow Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Jaundice, breastfeeding both normal for newborns
Jaundice, breastfeeding both normal … [Read more...]
New Doula Film
Have you used a doula? Tell us about it. Doula! The … [Read more...]
On consequences and rewards…
Some interesting reading for today... The Consequences of … [Read more...]
Why Children Continue
Why Children Continue Excerpt from … [Read more...]
Motherhood and the $13 Billion Guilt
From Melissa Bartick... Motherhood and the $13 Billion … [Read more...]
Does your DR know?
Does your DR know about LACTMED and Hale's "Medications and … [Read more...]
NYC Targets Black Women for Breastfeeding
NYC Targets Black Women for Breastfeeding Public hospitals … [Read more...]
A guy’s guide to breastfeeding
Great article! In your family, how does Dad make it easier … [Read more...]
Wow – check out this breastfeeding artwork!
Breastfeeding Art This is for those who are breastfeeding, … [Read more...]
Avoiding the first c-section: 5 essential questions
Avoiding the first c-section: 5 essential questions In … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding makes us stupid
A great commentary... Breastfeeding makes us stupid How's … [Read more...]
Internet child health advice ‘wrong’
Internet child health advice 'wrong' Typing your child's … [Read more...]
Do you use a nursing cover?
I have mixed feelings about nursing covers. I never use one … [Read more...]
The mother of all diets – The Times of India
The mother of all diets timesofindia.indiatimes.com Modern … [Read more...]
A powerful birth story of a mom falling in love with her baby after an unexpected Down Syndrome diagnosis.
Nella Cordelia: A Birth Story www.kellehampton.com This is … [Read more...]
Great Sesame Street resources on two separate subjects – military deployment & grief
The Sesame Street resources for toddlers and preschoolers on … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding art outside Buckingham Palace
This is a sculpture of a breastfeeding mother, located … [Read more...]
An interesting animal study related to breastfeeding and allergies…
Breastmilk “teaches” immune system to ward off allergens in … [Read more...]
Vatican calls for more breastfeeding artwork
OK, this isn't new news, but I just ran across it and it's … [Read more...]
Living happily ever after
What would have helped you to prepare you for the realities … [Read more...]
What about the maternal health impact of suboptimal breastfeeding?
An analysis that is missing half the equation I was pleased … [Read more...]
New Jaundice Protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has published their … [Read more...]
2 birth items: breech birth, delayed pushing
Vaginal Birth Better for Breech Babies Says Canadian … [Read more...]
Lunch time…
Great sculpture! Lunch Time www.waymarking.com Time out to … [Read more...]
Don’t Believe Every Breastfeeding Study You See…
Don’t Believe Every Breastfeeding Study You See... . . . … [Read more...]
A great commentary: Is it wrong to talk about the public health importance of breastfeeding?
Is it wrong to talk about the public health importance of … [Read more...]
Article on exclusive pumping in Time magazine
Mothers Who Opt for Breast Milk, Not Breast-Feeding When … [Read more...]
Study shows obesity in infants can be diagnosed at 6 months
Study shows obesity in infants can be diagnosed at 6 … [Read more...]
Nice article about human milk banks in USAToday.
Women donate to breast milk banks to help others' babies For … [Read more...]
Wow, I’d love to see this movie– “Latching On”
Latching On Trailer -- Women Make … [Read more...]
From AOL News: Pediatricians Need to Get With the Breastfeeding Program
Opinion: Pediatricians Need to Get With the Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Guilt
Raise your hand if you've ever mentioned or posted a link to … [Read more...]
Such a lovely cartoon: Into My Hands
It hasn't been very long since we had a first birthday at … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding a Toddler — That’s So Not My Plan
Breastfeeding a Toddler -- That's So Not My Plan: A Mom's … [Read more...]
Medications for Trauma Symptoms and PTSD in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Medication Use for Trauma Symptoms and PTSD in Pregnant and … [Read more...]
Trust Yourself, Trust Your Child, When It Comes to Cosleeping
A nice article from Attachment Parenting International: … [Read more...]
Startling results? Breastfeeding saves lives, health costs
Study says babies' lives, health costs saved if 90 per cent … [Read more...]
CNN – Senator Merkley Helps Nursing Mothers
Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley added an amendment to the … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama talks about breastfeeding Sasha
Kudos for mentioning breastfeeding! The mention of … [Read more...]
FAQ on Employed Breastfeeding Mothers & Health Care Reform
Press release from the United States Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Research: Human milk-based fortifier for preemies = less NEC
In this study, the researchers compared extremely premature … [Read more...]
Today is World Autism Awareness Day
Today is World Autism Awareness … [Read more...]
Secrets of Baby Behavior: The Science of Infant Sleep
Secrets of Baby Behavior: The Science of Infant Sleep Part … [Read more...]
New study: Drooping/sagging breasts not caused by breastfeeding…
The technical term for dropping or sagging of the breasts is … [Read more...]