Gag Me Product of the Week: Chocolate Formula

Yep. You read that right. As if the formula companies weren't grossing us out enough with their lies advertising and the "just like breastmilk" song and dance. Enfamil, the evil conglomerate that brought you formula that expands in baby's belly (yucko!) has now introduced … [Read more...]

"Breast Milk Satisfies" Billboards Appear in Northern Ohio

Only 58.5% of Ohio's mothers breastfeed; however, a new campaign aims to change that by advertising on billboards in the Cleveland and Toledo area. The ad consists of this cute little boy with breast milk dripping down his chin stating "Breast milk satisfies", but is that … [Read more...]

Health Care Reform: Working Moms Get Private Breast Pumping Rooms

Much of the coverage on Obama's health care reform law has focused on reducing costs, expanding coverage, and ensuring benefits for children with pre-existing medical conditions. Although the latter is very exciting for our family that includes a son born with a congenital heart … [Read more...]

Mothers Who do not Breastfeed 50% More Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes

Yesterday, we delivered some somber news regarding breastfeeding and grade III breast cancer tumors. Although we disagree with the previous study, we felt it was time to deliver some good news about the protection breastfeeding offers to women's health. According to an … [Read more...]

Shocking New Study Finds Long Term Breastfeeding Increases Grade III Breast Cancer Deaths

It has long been believed that breastfeeding beyond a year reduces the risk of breast cancer in women. Just last year the New York Times reported: There is new evidence that breast-feeding is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer among a group of younger women who … [Read more...]