Have you ever heard, "I couldn't breastfeed"? I sure have. Some women simply can't. They're a rare bunch, accounting for only a small percentage of mothers overall, approximately 3 to 6 million women worldwide. Those of us who believe in natural processes, like breastfeeding and … [Read more...]
The Swine Flu Vaccine and Your Family
Like most families, you're probably being bombarded by the media regarding swine flu: precautions, symptoms, and the availability of the shot. First, you need to know this: most widely available doses of the swine flu vaccine will contain thimerosal, a mercury-laden preservative … [Read more...]
Does Bottle-Feeding Cause Postpartum Depression?
The breast versus bottle fight has taken a turn, now that an evolutionary scientist has gotten involved. Most of the debate thus far has focused on the physical benefits of breastfeeding, both to mama and baby. But what if evolution designed us so that breastfeeding is … [Read more...]
Forget Formula Samples; Hospitals Give Out Breastfeeding Support Bags
It may be the end of World Breastfeeding Week, but the entire month of August is dedicated to breastmilk. Just in time, 200 hospitals of the 7,569 nationwide have ditched the formula freebies in favor of Healthy Baby Bounty Bags. And there's not a drop of imitation breastmilk in … [Read more...]
You Want Me to Feed My Baby Where?!
Breastfeeding in public is legal. Not only that, it should not be compared to other natural functions of the body, like urination, defecation, or even--recently heard by yours truly--decomposition. Because poop isn't food, despite what your dog might think. Breastmilk is. … [Read more...]
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