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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

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 -- 5 comments

June 17th, 2008

World Breastfeeding Week 2008 Items Available

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 […]

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

May 17th, 2008

Breastfeeding Quote of the Day: Food on the Go

Breastmilk: 100% nutrition in a handy little package.
– as seen on a CafePress.com bumper sticker for sale (no affiliation to Breastfeeding 1-2-3)

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

April 26th, 2008

Breastfeeding Quote of the Day: Birthright

Breastmilk: It’s not a choice. It’s a birthright!
– as seen on a CafePress.com button for sale (no affiliation to Breastfeeding 1-2-3)

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March 27th, 2008

Commission Finds Airline Discriminated against Breastfeeding Mother

The Vermont Human Rights Commission ruled today that Freedom Airlines discriminated against nursing mother Emily Gillette when a flight attendant asked Gillette to cover up while breastfeeding and had her removed from the flight when she refused to do so. The parties now have a six-month period in which to attempt to negotiate a settlement. […]

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

March 26th, 2008

Vermont Human Rights Commission Hears Complaint

Nearly a year and a half after Emily Gillette was removed from a Delta/Freedom Airlines flight for refusing to cover up while breastfeeding, the Vermont Human Rights Commission will hear the case. According to the Burlington Free Press, the Commission will review the findings of its investigator, who found reasonable grounds that Freedom discriminated against […]

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

February 16th, 2008

Tips for Talking to Pregnant Women about Breastfeeding

The current poll on talking to pregnant women about breastfeeding has sparked several insightful comments. These commenters have come up with tactful, sensitive ways to open a discussion with a friend, casual acquaintance, or stranger. In case you missed these tips:
~ “What I normally do is say something like ‘if you need any advice or […]

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

February 13th, 2008

Your Votes Helped the Milk Bank Win $10,000!!!

When I got an email informing me that there was a ceremony this evening to name the Mothers’ Milk Bank of New England as the official winner of the Ideablob $10,000 giveaway, I almost didn’t believe it! I ran right over to the Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog and sure enough, there was the announcement, explaining that […]

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

February 8th, 2008

Talking to Pregnant Women about Breastfeeding: A Poll

The other day at a 5-year-old’s birthday party I chatted with another one of the mothers, who was also due with her third baby. She was going in for a scheduled cesarean section in two more days. We had a lovely chat for nearly an hour as the kids played at the indoor play area. […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 8 comments