Archive for October, 2008

The Breastfeeding Witch, For Your Halloween Enjoyment!

This photo of "The Witch Lactation Station," was part of a Halloween display in Brattleboro, Vermont. Lauren and David Petrie, the creators of this fantastic work of art, drew...

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Does Breastfeeding Protect Against Allergic Diseases?

A new study from the United Kingdom shows that children who are breastfed are less likely to develop asthma and other allergic diseases than those who are not breastfed. ...

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A Behavior Problem? Not MY Breastfed Child!

A study presented at the American Public Health Association’s 136th Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego shows that children who were breastfed have less behavioral problems and mental health...

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How Does Breastfeeding Transfer Immunity to Babies?

We've known for years that babies benefit from the antibodies in mom's milk, but the question has always remained...How does immunity get passed along? We now have an answer. A...

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Must-See TV: “The Office” Takes On Breastfeeding

For those of you who are The Office fans, you'll appreciate this deleted scene. For those of you who are breastfeeding fans, you'll appreciate this deleted scene. I'm...

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Go For It, Angelina…Stir Up That Controversy!

The November cover of W Magazine is causing some awesome controversy. The photo, taken by Brad Pitt (who knew he was such an artist?), shows a gorgeous picture of...

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If You’re Breastfeeding and Scheduled for a Biopsy, Read This…

The Love/Avon Army of Women Breast Cancer Project needs you! Tanya at The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog alerted me to this crucial study. She explains, "The primary goal is to identify...

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Slings Are The Thing

With myriad baby slings on the market, it may seem difficult to distinguish one from the other. I recently came across a company called Sling Smart and while the...

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Poll: How Old Is Too Old For Breastfeeding?

A video entitled Extraordinary Breastfeeding has been making its way around the web with comments galore. The reason? An English mum is still breastfeeding her 8-year-old daughter on...

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Ben & Jerry’s Will Have To Get Even More Creative With Their Ice Cream Names

I'm kind of digging the idea of "Mammary Madness Munch." The organization, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), has made a formal request to Ben & Jerry's...

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