Blog Entries 2010
by Barbara Dehn -
2nd September 2010
Going back to work and wondering what to do when there's not enough pumped milk for your baby? I just responded to this question, so have a look at the Ask the RN section if you have questions about feeding your baby. It's likely that you'll find lots of answers to many of your questions there.
In the meantime, it's...
by Kate Kahn -
31st August 2010
We all know that diabetes is an epidemic in the U.S. Now, new research suggests that moms who breastfeed are half as likely to get Type 2 Diabetes. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studied more than 2000 women aged 40 to 78. They found that 27 percent of mothers who didn't brastfeed developed Type 2 Diabetes which...
by Barbara Dehn -
27th August 2010
If you watch Bravo TV, chances are that you’re acquainted with Bethenny. She was one of the Real Housewives of New York, having previously appeared on the Apprentice. She’s whip-smart, quick and funny. She also just had baby Bryn and allowed the cameras to capture some of her breastfeeding and pumping experiences....
by Kate Kahn -
23rd August 2010
California has a lot to be proud of. The breastfeeding rates there are above the national averages across races. 85 percent of mothers in California initiate breastfeeding, compared to 74 percent nationally. 53 percent are still breastfeeding at the six-month mark, compared to 43 percent nationally, according to the CDC....
by Kate Kahn -
17th August 2010
I read a great article in The Boston Globe this week that, I think, really speaks to what so many mothers go through when they make the choice not to breastfeed. The article was triggered by...
by Kate Kahn -
12th August 2010
In Jakarta, Indonesia, there's a law that was passed last year that supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, would be proud of I'm sure. Women who refuse to breastfeed their newborns could face time in jail for denying what lawmakers there call "children's rights." According to the law there babies have the right to six months of...
by Barbara Dehn -
10th August 2010
Hey, in case you're wondering, WBW is not World Boxing and Wresting Week, It stands for World Breast feeding Week which just ended. I just saw the rainbow multi-colored poster, where there's a list of Just 10 steps that every hospital can take to...
by Kate Kahn -
5th August 2010
This one takes the cake! In an interview with US Magazine.com, super model, Gisele Bundchen, says that not only is breastfeeding essential but that it should be an international law! Yes...
by admin -
5th August 2010
Here are my Top 10 Breast Feeding Tips
#1 Put your Oxygen Mask on First - If I know anything, I know that moms will do anything and everything for their families before they take care of themselves. And normally, it's ok, to put others needs first, except when breast feeding. Now, you have to find ways to nurture yourself....
by admin -
5th August 2010
World Breastfeeding Week is coming up ( Aug 1-Aug 7) and it's an important reminder of the benefits of breast milk, aka, liquid gold. There's no question that breast milk is best for your baby, and if you can do it, that's wonderful. It's full of all the nutrients, fats and proteins a baby needs.
World Breastfeeding Week is also a...
Sign the Petition
Do moms know best? We believe they do, but the government may not..
Your freedom to choose between breast and bottle-feeding could be in jeopardy.
