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Don't Trash Our Bodies!
With studies pointing to toxins in breastmilk, one might wonder: Is breastfeeding still the best choice for our babies? The answer is, unequivocally, yes.
Taking Down the Bottle
The incidences of bottle homage are often subtle enough that we do not see them. They operate as a sort of smokescreen.
Lessons in Public Breastfeeding
How one woman triumphed over cultural shame and claimed her right to nurse.
Sidebar: Whatever Happened to Delta Airlines?
From Bashful to Brazen: The Indiscreet Breastfeeder's Manifesto
I'm proud to say I have nursed my two children almost everywhere and I have chosen to let it all hang out for personal and political reasons.
Mother's Milk - A Healing
We all know that mother's milk is the best of all natural therapies for babies. It is less known that this miraculous substance has been used through the ages as a healing agent.
Ban the Bags
Hospitals present new mothers with gift bags containing formula, while pediatricians' offices give new mothers a kit containing more formula, with instructions on how to use it to supplement a breastfed baby.
Doesn't the Breast Work Anymore?
A pioneering lactation consultant issues a rallying call to moms: trust your breasts!



Vegetarian Chili
From Peggy's Kitchen: This hearty chili goes great with cornbread and is perfect for cool fall evenings.

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Wall Street Journal Article posted by smpayne, 08-09-2011 11:25:27 PM
Funny things people have said to you about breastfeeding posted by RStelle, 08-01-2011 04:08:16 PM
Advice on labeling a lactation station in a public building... posted by guppiegirl, 07-29-2011 02:32:06 AM
Whole Foods Market- Breastfeeding Incident - developing posted by jessjgh1, 07-21-2011 08:30:25 PM