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May 29th, 2008

FLDS Children Ordered Back to Their Parents

Today the Texas Supreme Court upheld the decision of the appellate court that all of the children seized from the polygamist sect’s ranch be returned to their parents. MSNBC reports that the justices stated:
On the record before us, removal of the children was not warranted.
It’s unclear when the move will take place, but the appellate […]

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

May 7th, 2008

Wordless Wednesday

Required attribution: Raphael Goetter
Tags: breast, breastfeeding, breastfeeding-photos, breastfeeding-pictures, lactation, newborn, nursling, wordless-wednesdayShare This

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

February 2nd, 2008

A Gift of Love for Your Nursling

Okay, maybe that title is a little misleading on a breastfeeding blog. The gift I want you to consider giving your nursling, if you haven’t already, is the gift of writing your will (and possibly a trust), a medical durable power of attorney (that specifies the person(s) who can make medical decisions for you should […]

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

January 23rd, 2007

I’m Made of Mama’s Milk: A Book Review

My rating: 2.5 out of 5.
Description: Children’s board book published in 2001.
Subject: “A nursling’s celebration of the joys of breastfeeding.”
Appropriate age of child: 6 months and up.
List price: $8.95.
Pros: Sturdy board book. Actual color photographs as opposed to illustrations.
Cons: Strained rhymes. Grainy picture quality.
I do not relish criticizing any book much less a children’s […]

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

November 21st, 2006

Photos from Delta Nurse-In

Photos from the nurse-in at Reagan International Airport (DCA) have been shared by Robin Abadia. What I love to see (aside from the happy and super-discreet mama and nursling!) are all those breastfeeding icons!

Mama-baby lactivists happily nurse-in at Reagan International

Lactivist being interviewed by National Public Radio

The crowd at DCA
Tags: activism, airport, breastfeeding, Delta, news, […]

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

November 7th, 2006

To the Polls!

It’s general election day here in the United States. In honor of voters heading out to the polls, I’ve created my own first poll! Help me learn more about you all and how old your nurslings are. Look in the sidebar to the right and vote now!
Feel free to leave any comments on this post […]

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