Just in time for Mother’s Day in America, the following issue of TIME was placed on newsstands across the country. The photo on TIME magazine’s cover of an unnaturally posed mother with her nursing child sparked a media firestorm that quickly spread. Soon, journalists, daytime TV divas and radio talk show hosts were on fire [...]
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TIME Magazine Cover of Breastfeeding Mum to Three-Year-Old Causes Outrage
I was delighted to read this, but then equally saddened (although not surprised) that it caused outrage. What is interesting to me, particularly as a mum who tandem fed their 3.5 year old and 2 year old, is that the mother in question has given up trying to reason with the people who are appalled. Those who [...]
Newark and Nestlé Partnership: There’s Nothing Sweet About it
Thank you to Maria Parlapiano, RN, IBCLC for this guest post. For decades, Nestlé Corporation has hidden behind a vale of creamy, luscious chocolate. Perceived by Americans as harmless, Nestlé has its sticky fingers in almost everything from bottled water to dog food. In the US, Nestlé owns Gerber and Beechnut brands. Now, with their recent purchase of Pfizer’s Infant Nutrition Division, [...]
I am a Midwife: new film series from the Midwives Alliance of North America
The Midwives Alliance of North America is developing a new public education campaign, I am a Midwife, produced by filmmaker Nicolle Littrell of Woman in the Moon Films, MANA’s president and interim executive director Geradine Simkins, CNM, DEM, MSN and Tamara Taitt, DEM. The online film series is launching on the International Day of the Midwife, [...]
Vermont Considers Ending Philosophical Vaccine Exemption
The debate in Vermont continues as the state considers ending the right to a philosophical vaccine exemption for families. The exemption currently allows parents to say no to vaccines for their children and still send them to public school or child care. Vermont is one of twenty states that allow such an option for parents. Vocal opponents of the exemption state that [...]
Oxford Study Says Homebirth and Midwifery Care Safe and Cheaper Option
The Guardian reported today that, according to an Oxford University study, homebirth may be a safe and cheaper option for women in England. The study examined 64,000 births in England between 2008 and 2010 and determined that encouraging low risk moms to deliver at home or in a midwifery center could save the NHS money [...]
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Dear Bonnie Fuller; response to ‘TIME Breastfeeding Mom Is Nuts Like Other Extreme ‘Attachment Parenters’!’ posted 11th May 2012. Part One
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Opening Up To Letting Go
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TIME’s take on toddler nursing: A madonna, her child…and a chair?
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Surviving a Long Car Ride with a Baby
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An Open Letter to TIME Magazine
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Midwives Know Birth Matters: Video #2 from I am a Midwife
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The Push is Powerful Stuff
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As a Mother: my Mother’s Day wish
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Video: a little Mother’s Day humor from MomsRising
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Nicolle Littrell: Why I Make Films About Birth and Midwives
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An Open Letter to TIME Magazine
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As a Mother: my Mother’s Day wish
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The Push is Powerful Stuff
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How’d the baby get into our bed? An accidental journey into Attachment Parenting
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Part Two: Babies, Toddlers and Planes. Oh my!
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TIME’s take on toddler nursing: A madonna, her child…and a chair?
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Making Moments Into Memories
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Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons
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Co-sleeping Best For Kids up to Three-Years-Old
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Listening to your OWN baby’s needs
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Kristen Tea: Haha your comment is awesome :) Thanks for your s...
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Marianne: i breastfed my son until he was four years old. i ...
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Rhonda: Coming from a mom whose son has never received a s...
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Eileen fang: The only thing the mother want to do is to nurse h...
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Jane: Oh Sarah! What a thoughtful and intelligent exposi...
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Rachel: Kristin, Thank you for this very well informed r...
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Sandy: With my first kid, the in-laws already asked me af...
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Sarah: I truly can't wrap my head around why there is an...
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Danielle Coolbaugh: Thank you so much for this brilliant response. I ...
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