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Breastfeeding 1-2-3

August 6th, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Tongue-tie

By: Qole Pejorian
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By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments

August 5th, 2008

Planning for Nestle-Free Week October 4, 2008

Baby Milk Action is planning Nestle-Free Week surrounding this coming October 4, 2008. For more on the why, when and how of the Nestle Boycott and Nestle-Free Week in particular, visit Baby Milk Action’s Nestle-Free Week planning page.
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By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments

August 4th, 2008

New Colorado Law Supports Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace

A new Colorado breastfeeding law goes into effect on August 5, 2008. The Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Act reads in part:
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By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 1 comment

August 3rd, 2008

Breastfeeding Product Reviews: Soothies Gel Pads

Continuing the Breastfeeding Product Reviews series (see Medela Nipple Shields and Traditional Medicinals Mother’s Milk Tea if you missed those), this week’s product for review is Soothies Gel Pads for Nursing Moms. I have heard mothers recommend Soothies for sore nipples during the early days of breastfeeding. Have you tried them? Did they help with […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments

August 2nd, 2008

Breastfeeding Definition: Galactagogue

According to The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book): “Certain herbs and medications are sometimes used to stimulate lactation or boost a mother’s milk supply. Substances that stimulate the body to produce milk are called galactagogues. Your La Leche League Leader or a board certified lactation consultant can provide […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments

July 31st, 2008

Last Minute Low Cost or No Cost Ways to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2008

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from August 1 to August 7, 2008. If you are looking for a last minute way to mark the occasion and raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding, check out this helpful list of ten low cost or no cost ways to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, compliments of the Breastfeeding […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 1 comment

July 31st, 2008

“got breastmilk?” Get a Lawyer!

A few months ago my kindergartner took a field trip to a farm. She came home excited to tell me all about how the baby cows are separated from the mama cows so the farmer can collect the cows’ milk for humans to drink. When I expressed my horror at little calf nurslings being separated […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 4 comments

July 30th, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Stop with the Camera and Feed Me Already

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By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments

July 28th, 2008

Breastfeeding in the News: Video on Cross-Nursing Trend

Good Morning America aired an interesting piece on cross-nursing this morning. I thought it was quite balanced. I liked hearing the well-spoken mothers who were interviewed and I appreciated seeing the La Leche League position presented. In addition to the video clip the article is available on-line.
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By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 1 comment

July 26th, 2008

Pain during Early Breastfeeding

Here I am, mother of three, with nearly six years of breastfeeding experience, a year-and-a-half as a breastfeeding counselor, and nearly two years writing this blog. You would think I would know how to prevent any and all breastfeeding problems. Really though, the problems I have dealt with over the years are the reason I […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 3 comments