This week at the CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta, the government agency will discuss whether to recommend routine circumcision for all baby boys to protect them from the disease. Research is split on whether routinely cutting boys at birth will protect them … [Read more...]
The Swine Flu Vaccine and Your Family
Like most families, you're probably being bombarded by the media regarding swine flu: precautions, symptoms, and the availability of the shot. First, you need to know this: most widely available doses of the swine flu vaccine will contain thimerosal, a mercury-laden preservative … [Read more...]
Nursing Mother Called "Immoral" At Vancouver Museum
Augh. It's happened again. A woman began to breastfeed in the Science World museum when a volunteer directed her to the nursing room. Because Kristen George was with her 23-month-old and her 8-week-old nursling, she stayed put, keeping an eye on one child while soothing the … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Mother Asked to Leave Olive Garden
In Michigan City, Indiana, the mother of a breastfed 11-month-old was asked to leave an Olive Garden restaurant after she refused to give her baby lunch in the bathroom. Margaret Naas said her daughter Katie wanted to eat shortly after she'd ordered. She said she pulled half of … [Read more...]
What Babies Want
Maybe it's not just babywearing. Maybe it's not gentle parenting. Maybe it's not cosleeping and breastfeeding. Maybe attachment starts at birth. I had two natural hospital births. The first was empowering, a group of women cheering me on while I pushed. For the second, in the 10 … [Read more...]
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