As my wife and I were already consciously evolving our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, it is only natural that such efforts would be carried over to raising our daughter, Anjali. Taking steps to change our habits and routines was, and is, never easy. Changing such things … [Read more...]
Essex Hospitals Tell Moms to Bring Their Own Formula if NOT Breastfeeding
Unlike many US hospitals and doctors that give out free samples of formula to new mothers, three Essex hospitals have adopted a policy intended to send the message "breast is best". Maternity wards in these hospitals will no longer provide formula. Parents will have to bring … [Read more...]
Indonesia Law Follows Gisele’s Advice: Breastfeed or Go To Jail
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been an advocate for natural birth, but she upset people during World Breastfeeding Week by suggesting there should be "a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months." She has since "backed down" … [Read more...]
Stupid Celebrity Quotes: Gwyneth Paltrow on Pregnancy Weight Loss
I gained a lot of weight during both of my pregnancies (55 pounds and 45 pounds). I have never been overweight, and my midwives were very reassuring that there was nothing to be concerned about. The weight was what my body and my babies needed. After my children were born, … [Read more...]
Saudi Cleric: Adult Breastfeeding Allows for Mixing of Unrelated Sexes
We advocate breastfeeding here at Eco Child's Play in any shape or form, but a fatwa (religious edict) issued by a Saudi cleric last month takes the practice of nourishing a child naturally and uses it to justify unrelated male and female relationships. Specifically, the edict … [Read more...]