World Breastfeeding Week Gift – The Affordable Care Act


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 . . . → Read More: World Breastfeeding Week Gift – The Affordable Care Act

The Big Latch On Event


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 . . . → Read More: The Big Latch On Event

Victim Of Circumstance???


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 . . . → Read More: Victim Of Circumstance???

The Big Latch On! Come Join Us!


On Saturday August 6th 2011 at 10:30am local time in locations across the USA, nursing mothers will gather to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and try to break the record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously! This event is called The Big Latch On – and we we will hosting a location for the . . . → Read More: The Big Latch On! Come Join Us!

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors


Have you ever thought about what a Breastfeeding Peer Councelor does at WIC? I have to admit, that before Representative Virginia Foxx proposed getting rid of the program, I hadn’t thought about it much either. A breastfeeding peer counselor is someone who is or has been on WIC, who successfully breastfed their own . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

What Is Up With Facebook And Breastfeeding Moms?


Have you seen the latest news, facebook is at it again – taking down photos of breastfeeding moms. Only this time, it is even more egregious than in the past. Earth Mama Angel Baby – a company dedicated to helping mothers – was the latest target of facebooks attacks on breastfeeding mothers. They . . . → Read More: What Is Up With Facebook And Breastfeeding Moms?

What’s A Girl To Do?


I have been up thinking about this post since last night when I received the email announcement about Bravado and Medela- and I have been working on writing it all day today. I’m not sure what I have written is even relevant to anyone besides me…but I need to get it out – . . . → Read More: What’s A Girl To Do?