I have breastfed two children for a total of over five years. One child was ready to quit when we stopped, and one child was not. I've always been a proponent of baby-led weaning (baby signals when it is time to stop breastfeeding). Unfortunately for many children, whether on … [Read more...]
11th Circuit Rules on Breastfeeding at Work
One aspect of health care reform that got early attention from the media were changes to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requiring employers to provide working breastfeeding moms private breast pumping rooms. According to the United States Department of Labor, The Patient … [Read more...]
Probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding prevent baby eczema
Both of my children had little bouts of eczema as babies. My daughter's was a small pouch by her mouth; my son got a skin reaction to anything containing sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate. I have seen babies and children that have suffered miserably from eczema, and some doctors go … [Read more...]
Sustainable Fashion: Organic Nursing Camisole
Although I had no need for nursing bras or camisoles, I have friends (and readers) who swear by them. As with anything, organic is best, especially when you consider the fabric will be in constant contact with your breast where your little one will suckle. You don't want any … [Read more...]
More Kids at Risk for Lead Poisoning
by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff Executive Director & CEO www.healthychild.org After the CDC lowered the threshold at which a child is at risk for lead poisoning by half last week, the number of children under six who are now considered at risk jumped from 77,000 to 442,000, … [Read more...]
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