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Good news for Rhode Islanders and breastfeeding advocates everywhere! In addition to the existing Rhode Island laws excluding breastfeeding mothers from disorderly conduct laws, and requiring employers to provide a safe, private place to breastfeed or pump, a new law has been enacted (it became effective without the governor’s signature last week). The new law […]
This year’s World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) theme of “Mother Support: Going for the Gold” gives a nod to the 2008 Olympics. In keeping with that theme, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) has announced two ways to win gold, silver, and bronze WBW medals:
1. WBW 2008 Marathon Celebrations (celebrations that last seven, five, or […]
So far thirteen breastfeeding advocacy projects have been funded through the new breastfeeding resource marketplace LatchOn.org.
LatchOn.org is an online marketplace and community for people supporting and promoting breastfeeding as a foundation for the development of babies and families.
LatchOn.org connects people with resources to share (funds, time or materials) with people undertaking projects to promote, […]
INFACT Canada (the Infant Feeding Action Coalition) now offers a World Breastfeeding Week 2008 Kit for sale. For CDN $65.00, one kit contains: seven fact sheets, two mini-posters (2 of each poster), five “Breastfeeding Rights” pocket cards, WABA Action Folder 2008, sample press release, Baby-Friendly Checklist Pad, two “Cost of Formula” wheels, “Risks of Formula […]
As the traditional school year comes to an end, I hope teachers are already giving thought to next year’s curriculum. Maybe even a special few are considering how to incorporate breastfeeding education into that curriculum. When I surveyed readers about if and when breastfeeding education should be included in schools, over 50% of voters said […]
Remember when the Mothers’ Milk Bank of New England won $10,000 to help fund its new non-profit milk bank? Now there are two more breastfeeding advocacy projects in the running at Ideablob.
The La Leche League of Seattle Toddler Group proposes a children’s book depicting breastfeeding babies and toddlers:
Very few children’s books represent breastfeeding as a […]
This month the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) launches a “Virtual Torch Run” around the world, running from June to December 2008. The Virtual Torch Run will be marked by a torch on the world map for each World Breastfeeding Week event registered during that time. To mark your event, submit the simple pledge […]
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The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action chose four winning breastfeeding videos in its 2008 World Breastfeeding Week Video Contest. My favorite so far is “Lactating Mother” (by Uma Devi), which I thought made its point in 52 seconds rather well:
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