Joy Behar to Bethenny Frankel: Don’t tell women breastfeeding is hard
(Babble, July 21 2010)
Last week on the View co-host Joy Behar and Bethenny Frankel discussed breastfeeding. Jot Behar noted that it’s not something to be described as difficult. Read the article here.

New research sheds light on maternity leaves and child development
(Wall Street Journal, July 20 2010)
Professor Michael Baker, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Toronto, has studied how changes in maternity-leave lengths affect things like breastfeeding and children’s well-being.
Read the article here.

New research sheds light on maternity leaves and child development
(Wall Street Journal, July 20 2010)
Professor Michael Baker, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Toronto, has studied how changes in maternity-leave lengths affect things like breastfeeding and children’s well-being.
Read the article here.

Mom organizes protest over breastfeeding
(WKRC Cincinnati, July 19 2010)
A mom on a mission organizes a protest at Newport on the Levee after she says she was asked to leave Johnny Rockets- for breastfeeding in public. Read the article here.

Breastfeeding mother causes stir in Kentucky restaurant
(Fox41, July 19 2010)
A Kentucky mother and a restaurant owner have very different stories about what happened when the mother decided to breastfeed her child. Read the article here.

New parents: Would you bring your baby to work with you?
(Boston.com, July 15 2010)
Writer Lylah Alphonse describes the difficulties and guilt a mother faces when leaving her baby and returning to work and options employers have to alleviate the situation. Read the article here.

We’re having twins: What do I do?
(Wired, July 15 2010)
Geek dad explains the male perspective on parenting and other dad’s weigh in on the topic of breastfeeding – the verdict being support her all the way. Read the article here.

This Sucks – Breast Pumping at Work: Peaceful Revolution
(Huffington Post, July 14 2010)
Katrina Alcorn describes the difficulties associated with pumping at work. The employer’s ignorance as she describes it can put women through situations that are at times humiliating. Read the article here.

Denise van Outen on giving up breastfeeding
(Hello Magazine, July 14 2010)
Three weeks into breastfeeding her new daughter Betsy, television presenter Denise van Outen has decided to switch to the bottle. The new mother says that breastfeeding in public draws too much attention from onlookers especially because she is a famous face. Read the article here.

Breastfeeding v. formula: Which side are you on?
(Globe and Mail, July 13 2010)
Research shows that “breast is best.” But some mothers can’t breastfeed for health reasons; others simply make the choice not to. Are their children worse off for it? Are we too judgmental of moms who make this choice? Read the article here.

Longer breastfeeding may raise infants’ eczema risk
(Reuters, July 13 2010)
Longer breastfeeding may increase, not decrease, the risk of a common itchy skin condition called atopic dermatitis that develops in about 12 percent of babies, a new study from Taiwan suggests. Read the article here.

Mom knows best…(they just wish dad knew too)
(Mirror UK, July 13 2010)
Every new father is being offered a guide on how to be a good parent. The Government-funded information will go to all 670,000 new dads each year to help them understand how mums feel during birth and breastfeeding – and beyond. But what do mums wish dads knew about bringing up baby? Read the article here.

Judge rules in favor of nursing juror
(Chicago Tribune, July 13 2010)
As a nursing mother, Alisha Patel is eligible under state law to be excused from jury duty. But the new mom said her request to be excused from jury service was denied by the Lake County Jury Commission. Instead, the commission postponed it – and told her in writing it will not grant another extension. Read the article here.

‘Stop pushing this model of a perfect mother on our society’
(Globe and Mail, July 12 2010)
French feminist philosopher Elisabeth Badinter’s newest novel talks about the pressure placed on women noting breastfeeding as opposed to formula feeding as one of them. Read the article here.

Have your say: Baby-friendly Bristol gets Unicef award
(BBC News, July 12 2010)
Bristol has been designated the first Unicef baby-friendly city in the UK – but is it as good as the award suggests? Read the article here.

The Bottle v. The Breast- What’s wrong with feeding your baby formula?
(Globe and Mail, July 11 2010)
With research showing that “breast is best,” , mothers often feel tremendous pressure to breastfeed their babies. So when they turn to formula, whether by choice or necessity, many feel stigmatized as bad parents. Read the article here.

Why aren’t more women breastfeeding?
(Globe and Mail, July 11 2010)
Health experts are increasingly concerned about the lack of increase in breastfeeding rates in Canada, which they say is tied to a lack of support for mothers from the medical community and the influence of formula manufacturers. Read the article here.

Selling Breast-Feeding Bras and Emotional Support BBIC’s role in breastfeeding support discussed in this New York Times article addressing the pressures of society’s perception of pregnant and nursing women. Read the article here.

Making your office a mom-friendly environmentWorking Mother examines Kimberly Seals Allers, BBIC Board Members, advice on creating a suitable lactation room at work. Read the article here.

What’s a first generation breastfeeding mom to do?Working Mother examines Kimberly Seals Allers, BBIC Board Members, advice on creating a suitable lactation room at work. Read the article here.

Breastfeeding your baby in publicCaryn from Rockin Mama explores BBIC research findings to delve deeper into the breastfeeding in public debate which causes moms anxiety. Read the article here.

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