"Drunk Breastfeeder" Gets 6 Months in Jail

Stacey Avarinia, best know for being the woman behind the "drunk breastfeeding" case, was sentenced today in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The judge gave her 18 months in jail but suspended all but 6 months of the sentence. Judge Sonja Clapp said she could reduce her sentence by … [Read more...]

5 Natural Ways to Cure a Plugged Duct

As you know, it's World Breastfeeding Week and for me that means a plugged duct! Yep, that's right, I woke up Monday feeling feverish and my left breast was throbbing and sore. I was wondering why the night before I had the chills when I woke up once to switch … [Read more...]

Massachusetts Issues BPA Warning to Parents

After a year-long review of studies regarding bisphenol-A, Massachusetts warned parents to avoid storing breastmilk or formula in containers that contain the endocrine disruptor. Officials also urged pregnant and breastfeeding women to also avoid food contact materials made with … [Read more...]

Zambian Journalist On Trial for "Obscene" Childbirth Photos

[social_buttons] In Zambia, the health workers are on strike. That's not good for the people. In response, journalist Chansa Kabwela sent two pictures of a woman giving breech birth to women's rights groups, Zambia's vice president, and health groups. They were graphic, so much … [Read more...]

Nude Angelina Jolie Statue Unveiled to Promote Breastfeeding

When I think of Angelina Jolie naked, I think, "Breastfeeding." You too? No? Just minutes away from Brad Pitt's birthplace, Phantom-Financial has posted a life-sized park bench statue. It's apparently inspired by last year's cover of W magazine, and the statue is just in time … [Read more...]