Adventures of a Breastfeeding Mother First Edition: articles

Some stuff that's been in the new lately.....

Here's a good article about cloth diapers, and their benefits in terms of financial and environment.

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2006/06/17/features/lifestyles/1124b1eed80609e68625718f004d2a9e.txt

Here's an article that talks about the importance of a good support network for breastfeeding moms.....I couldn't agree more, support is definately one of the most important things a new breastfeeding mother could have.

CAPTION: Photo courtesy of Courtney Hohnholt

Local La Leche League leader Courtney Hohnholt is seen nursing her nine-month-old daughter, Naomi. Hohnholt is one of many women who believe breastfeeding is an important element in the healthy development of the baby.

http://www.mininggazette.com/stories/articles.asp?articleID=2528

Here's an article about the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and how it is trying to teach physicians and other healthcare proffessionals the importance of breastfeeding.

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060615005659&newsLang=en

This story tells of how a mother was asked to leave Applebee's restaurant because she was breastfeeding. I've nursed Brooke in Applebee's before, and never had a problem. It sounds like a case of an ignorant employee.

http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=5082113&nav=0RY5

An article on midwives and how they can help women have empowering births.

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060625/NEWS01/60625001/-1/news

An article about co sleepers.....no, not all co sleepers are hippies LOL!

http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=886587cf-b1b1-43e4-8007-7e8321a392b9&k=47191&p=1

More articles on the new "aggressive" breastfeeding ad campaign....to those mothers who feel the ads make formula feeders feel guilty.....phooey. When I see an ad for a gym, I feel guilty...does that mean we should ban those ads to? Not to mention these ads are presenting FACTS to the public....whether it makes you feel guilty or not, it's still fact :o)

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5032299&nav=1TjD

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13326810/

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/health/news-article.aspx?storyid=60028

http://www.rctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060627/FEATURES04/606270313/1004/MTCN0303

Nurse-ins in the news...

victorias secret breastfeeding
Victoria's Secret got a lesson in what female breasts are for this weekend as moms across the US participated in mall 'nurse-ins.' The women were protesting two incidents in which Victoria's Secret employees told mothers to use a bathroom to breastfeed their babies.