Police Called on Breastfeeding Mom at Dunkin Donuts for Changing Diaper

I grew up near a Dunkin Donuts store, and I can still imagine the smell and taste of childhood. There was even a pond behind the store where we would catch tadpoles. Later, my memories of Dunkin Donuts involved dumpster diving for discarded food (my short, part-time stint as a … [Read more...]

Around the Green Parenting Web: IRS Says NO Tax Breaks for Breast Pumps and Australian Cross Nursing

Examiner: IRS takes on breastfeeding moms It seems that the IRS doesn’t consider breastfeeding to be a medical expense. The decision was made not to include breast pumps and other breastfeeding necessities as part of medical flexible spending accounts under the new health care … [Read more...]

Indonesia Health Law #36: Prevent Breastfeeding=One Year in Jail & $11,200 Fine

It just may be that Indonesia has the strongest breastfeeding laws on the planet (or is drafting them). Specifically Health Law No. 36, which passed last year, guarantees all babies "the right to receive exclusive mother’s milk from the time of birth for six months, unless there … [Read more...]

Around the Green Parenting Web: Unintentional Home Birth to Viagra for Young Boys

1. The Stir: Kristen Chase Has Unintentional Home Birth Editor's note: Kristen of Cool Mom Picks and Motherhood Uncensored has written for us on many occasions. We are extremely happy she had a home birth, but too bad she had to travel in an ambulance and spend an extra day … [Read more...]

Facebook Removes Breastfeeding Photos (Again)

It's an old story by now...Facebook is at it again removing breastfeeding pictures from the social networking site claiming they violate the terms of use policy. A quick Google search reveals Facebook has been under fire for removing breastfeeding photos in 2007, 2008, 2009, and … [Read more...]