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...]

"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...]

Play Nursing: The Creepy Breastfeeding Doll

If you have kids and you've breastfed in front of them, chances are, your toddler mimics. Now a Spanish doll, under the guise of teaching little ones that breastfeeding is normal, is trying to capitalize on lactivism. Problem is, the Bebé Glotón makes breastfeeding seem more … [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...]

Denmark Finds Swine Flu Case Resistant to Tamiflu

The swine flu has been widely believed to eventually become resistant to Tamiflu, an antiviral flu drug administered orally. Many people rely on Tamiflu instead of the vaccine for the seasonal flu to avoid contact with thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative found in most types … [Read more...]