Breastfeeding

  1. The Perfect Dress Style (Nursing or Not)

    Boston Mamas &bull Dec 14, 2011

    When Laurel was a baby, one of my rookie nursing mom mistakes was attending a wedding in a regular dress -- meaning, one with an inflexible neckline and a side zipper that basically made it impossible to nurse without undressing.… Full Story »


  2. Breastfeeding Welcome Here?

    About.com Pediatrics &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Unfortunately, breastfeeding in public is back in the news, as guards stopped a mother from nursing her four-month-old son in a building in Washington D.C. Although she wasn't in a federal building or on federal property, where breastfeeding is allowed… Full Story »

  3. Add Another Mom Shamed For Breastfeeding In Public To The List

    Huffington Post - Babies &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Yet another mom has been shamed for feeding her baby. Simone dos Santos was breastfeeding her four-month-old in the hallway of a D.C. government building when two female security guards told her to stop because it was indecent, ABC7 reports.… Full Story »

  4. All pregnant and breastfeeding women should take vitamin D, says coroner

    MadeForMums &bull Dec 13, 2011

    Coroner Andrew Walker has written to the Health Secretary calling for action to increase the public's awareness of vitamin D deficiency, especially for pregnant and breastfeeding mums. Andrew, from north London, wrote the letter to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley after… Full Story »


  5. Baby Born in Shop Doorway Yards from Bristol Hospital

    Growing Your Baby &bull Dec 12, 2011

    Sarah Plews had started feeling contractions the morning of December 4th. Because it was her second birth, Sarah knew it was time to head to the hospital. She arrived there around noon. But the midwives and hospital staff told Sarah… Full Story »


  6. Alyssa Milano: My Son Milo's a Latching Pro

    People.com - Parenting &bull Dec 12, 2011

    "I was lucky to have a baby who from the moment he came into the world, was a pro at latching on," the actress tells Best for Babes. "I think the thing I like best about breastfeeding is the closeness… Full Story »

  7. Infants Can't be Tricked Twice Study Says

    Growing Your Baby &bull Dec 8, 2011

    Infants, as a general rule, follow adults to learn how to navigate the world they are in. They mimic sounds, facial expressions and even habits and activities. This continues on into toddlerhood and before you know it, toddlers are taking… Full Story »


  8. Carleton Kendrick: What Does Your Family Stand For?

    Huffington Post - Parenting &bull Dec 6, 2011

    I don't mean whether you vote Republican or Democrat. I'm talking about what values, character traits and sense of purpose define your family. What virtues do you embrace? What principles guide your behavior? What's your mission? Do your children know -- and… Full Story »

  9. New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing

    MedicineNet Healthy Kids General &bull Dec 5, 2011

    FRIDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Topical treatment with moisturizers and emollients such as petroleum jelly should be the first line of therapy for treating psoriasis in pregnant and breast-feeding women, according to new recommendations from the National Psoriasis Foundation… Full Story »

  10. The Drastic Measure One State Is Taking To Encourage Breastfeeding

    Huffington Post - Babies &bull Nov 29, 2011

    To encourage breastfeeding, the state's seven birthing hospitals stopped formula giveaways this fall, apparently making it the first state to end the widespread practice. State health officials hailed the decision Monday, noting that breastfeeding has been proved healthier than formula… Full Story »

  11. Nicolas Sarkozy: Breastfeeding nemesis?

    BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Nov 21, 2011

    by Sara McGinnis posted in Celebrities Nicolas Sarkozy's recent breastfeeding comments, combined with his lazy attitude toward helping wife Carla Bruni care for their new daughter at night, have many giving the President of the French Republic the evil eye… Full Story »

  12. Infant formula advertising DOES influence mothers

    PhD in Parenting &bull Nov 21, 2011

    Advertising is a tricky subject. People claim it is necessary to inform us about the choices we have as consumers. People say that putting restrictions on it goes against the principles of free speech. People claim that we are smart and we can see past the the marketing spin. To say otherwise, is to call people stupid. Because, c'mon, who really believed that Nutella was a part of a nutritious breakfast? You… Full Story »

  13. Judge to Mom: Don't Breastfeed in My Courtroom

    Parenting.com: Mom Tips and Expert Advice &bull Nov 18, 2011

    Michigan mom Natalie Hegedus was nursing her baby when a judge called her out in the courtroom. Find out what happened next. Full Story »


  14. The Most Intriguing Breastfeeding Scandals

    iVillage &bull Nov 18, 2011

    These new parents are not only breastfeeding in public, one was caught nursing while driving and another served breast milk cheese at a restaurant! Check out our round-up of the most intriguing breastfeeding scandals, ever! It sure makes our lives… Full Story »


  15. 10 Nursing-Friendly Party Dresses

    Droolicious &bull Nov 18, 2011

    I'm a gal that loves to wear dresses, but it's often hard to find nursing-friendly options. Especially when it comes to cocktail and party dresses. Here are 10 fun options (54, if you count all of the color combinations!) to… Full Story »

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  16. Frida's Tierchen Handmade Mother & Baby Breastfeeding and Birthing Dolls

    inhabitots &bull Nov 16, 2011

    Frida's Tierchen's gorgeous handmade mother and baby breastfeeding and birthing dolls are works of art that imitate some of the most momentous occasions and exquisite joys in life. Gifting toddlers or big kids with one of these interactive dolls in… Full Story »


  17. Signe Whitson: Teaching Compassion to Kids

    Huffington Post - Parenting &bull Nov 14, 2011

    As parents and Education professionals continue to address the problem of bullying among young people, experts advise that fostering compassion in young people is among the best ways to prevent verbal, physical, and emotional aggression from taking root. Children may listen to your words, but more importantly, they learn from observing your actions. When you have a chance to… Full Story »

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  18. Judge Calls Breastfeeding 'Inappropriate'

    Huffington Post - Babies &bull Nov 14, 2011

    Apparently, feeding your child is something to be ashamed of -- at least according to one district court judge. Michigan resident and mother of a 5-mo... Read more: Judge Kicks Mom Out for Breastfeeding , Breastfeeding , Breastfeeding Inappropriate ,… Full Story »


  19. Flu Causes Tens of Thousands of Toddler Deaths Each Year

    Growing Your Baby &bull Nov 12, 2011

    With cold and flu season just around the corner, it's important for parents to know the potential dangers that face their children, especially if they are under the age of five. A newly released study has revealed that there were 90 million cases of influenza… Full Story »

  20. World Pneumonia Day 2011

    About.com Pediatrics &bull Nov 12, 2011

    Many causes of pneumonia can be prevented with the pneumonia vaccines, including Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pertussis (whooping cough), varicella (chickenpox), measles, and influenza (flu). More than one million young lives can be saved annually with… Full Story »

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