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Donated Breastmilk And Mainstream Media

Mommy News — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:21:13 +0000

I was just watching the latest episode of Private Practice – the one where Addison gets her baby and she is back visiting the practice with her new adopted baby. I was very pleasantly surprised to see that she was giving her baby donated breast milk! While I’d love to see someone on TV . . . → Read More: Donated Breastmilk And Mainstream Media

Evenflo To Become WHO-Compliant!

Mommy News — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:41:36 +0000

I just learned that Evenflo has announced it’s plans to sell it’s feeding business! it will now focus all of its sales and marketing efforts on breastpumps (via Ameda, who has always been WHO-Code Complaint), car seats, travel systems, baby carriers and more.

Evenflo use to be the only WHO-Code compliant bottle manufacturer in . . . → Read More: Evenflo To Become WHO-Compliant!

The Year In Review – 2011

Mommy News — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:15:42 +0000

As the year comes to a close, I thought I would take a few minutes to review my favorite blog posts of the year and to summarize breastfeeding during 2011.

2011 has been a year of celebrating successes, breastfeeding being covered by the media, breastfeeding in public and breastfeeding advocacy. We have seen censorship . . . → Read More: The Year In Review – 2011

12 Days Of Christmas

Mommy News — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:51:02 +0000

This is the 12 Days Of Christmas, Jay Leno Style! It is awesome – but what makes it the most AWESOME are the 8 Maids A Milking – with real breastfeeding moms!! Check it out and Happy Holidays!!

Support For Breastfeeding Is On The Rise

Mommy News — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:05:36 +0000

This week has been a powerful time in the breastfeeding support world! Two major events happened which I am hoping and praying will have a domino effect around the country and around the world!

First, The State of Rhode Island became the first US State to announce that it was BANNING free formula giveaways . . . → Read More: Support For Breastfeeding Is On The Rise

It’s My Right

Mommy News — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:26:38 +0000

Check out this AWESOME Pubic Service Announcement from the state of Nevada! We need more of these!!

Moms Around The Globe Attempt To Break World Record

Mommy News — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:35:57 +0000

Photo Credit: Robin DeNoma Photography, www.robindenoma.com

August, 6, 2011: Wexford, PA and Around The Globe. Moms around the world attempted to break the world record through a program called the The Big Latch On on Saturday. Events were held in in 294 locations around the globe where 4123* (*provisional numbers) mothers breastfed their . . . → Read More: Moms Around The Globe Attempt To Break World Record

World Breastfeeding Week Gift – The Affordable Care Act

Mommy News — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:22:31 +0000

I woke up this morning to the best news! You may have heard already, but it was announced a few days ago that the Affordable Care Act is now a reality! The Affordable Care Act ensures that women’s care visits are covered by insurance – without copay. This includes well-women visits, domestic violence screening . . . → Read More: World Breastfeeding Week Gift – The Affordable Care Act

The Big Latch On Event

Mommy News — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:45:58 +0000

We are so excited to be hosting a local event for The Big Latch On!! This post will be updated from now until the event happens – so please bookmark it and stay up-to-date on all information related to this event.

In addition to breaking a world record for the largest number of breastfeeding . . . → Read More: The Big Latch On Event

Victim Of Circumstance???

Mommy News — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:45:24 +0000

Yesterday, I wrote a post explaining why the WHO Code is so important. If you didn’t see it, please take a moment to look at it now.

Today, I want to talk about one of the companies that I work with: Ameda. Ameda is a breastpump manufacturer and a great company to work . . . → Read More: Victim Of Circumstance???