At Home In The Water

On April Fools Day, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named, Clark. I wrote a post on how to prepare for homebirth and so when the day arrived things fell into place just as planned. The day before I gave birth I'd been experiencing a little cramping. Nothing unusual but the … [Read more...]

"Smokey the Bear" turns 65!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/x4kp6Ro1ULU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00] The nostalgic bear that educates the public on the dangers of wildfires turns 65, today! Smokey Bear's first public poster release was August 9, 1944. In case you don't … [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...]

"Breast-Washing": Enfamil Offers Free Breastfeeding Support Kit

You've heard of "Greenwashing." My favorite posts on this matter are at The Good Human. But what about a fraudulent "breastfeeding support kit" from a formula company? Wow! Ain't nothing like finding this crap offer during World Breastfeeding Week! Today's specimen: Enfamil. … [Read more...]

"Myths" of Breastfeeding Researcher Misquoted By The Press: Still Believes in Breastmilk!

Renowned researcher Michael Kramer, who has advised the World Health Organization and Unicef, said that he was misquoted after being interviewed regarding supposed benefits of breastmilk. You may remember the post regarding feminist Joan Wolf, who believes there are very few … [Read more...]