High School Cancels Breastfeeding Demo

When you were in high school, were you in one of those classes where you had to carry around a fake "baby"? An egg or other food item? You and your partner would dress it and take turns caring for it through band or basketball practices. It was to teach us the responsibility it … [Read more...]

Mother Charged For Drunk Breastfeeding: Details Emerge, and the Case Makes Less Sense

The AP reported Monday on the case of Stacey Anvarinia, the North Dakota woman who recently pleaded guilty to felony child neglect for breastfeeding under the influence. She could face 5 years in prison when she is sentenced in August. As you may remember, the story emerged last … [Read more...]

Where Attachment Parents Lose Ground

Guilt. Augh, the guilt. Many of us practice some form of natural parenting. Many of us choose breastmilk, cosleeping, babywearing, and whole foods for our babies and families. But lately, I've noticed that something is lacking with a few vocal members of the attachment … [Read more...]

Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act (H.R. 2819, S. 1244)

Amazingly, some women are still discriminated and discouraged from breastfeeding in the United States. There is an increase in initial breastfeeding; however, the rates drop off dramatically as infants age and women return to work. Now, Congress has a chance to get involved in … [Read more...]

Dioxin Stunts Breast Growth During Pregnancy, Study Finds

Dioxin exposure during pregnancy impairs the development of mammary glands during pregnancy and may cause women to not produce enough milk for their newborns, a new study finds. Breast milk is an amazing food for babies, and breastfeeding has many benefits for both mother and … [Read more...]