Serving doubles at the breastfeeding bar, straight up with a twist of peaceful parenting.
This amazing auction win, “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding,” for which the awesome, can’t-be-outbid-for-anything Designated Dad fought pretty hard. The “Buy It Now” price? …priceless. Why? Because it’s an early copy signed by all seven original La Leche League founders, several of whom are no longer alive.
Via Paa.la on Facebook
Did this really happen?!
What the hell is wrong with these people? Come on guys, I even had to tag “bitches” in this post. This is for real stuff. Worst of all, the audience APPLAUSE is most deafening!
Wendy says she does not want to see breastfeeding in public (newsflash: you don’t have to look). Yet she willingly and proudly posed naked for a public PETA ad. Pretty sure no one asked to see her bare armpits and stomach and hips either. Not trying to be rude… just sayin’. No one asked to see it. Certainly not a baby whose survival and happiness depends on her exposure of hypocrisy.
Check out these links:
– The WHO Code
– The CDC on the WHO Code
– Forms for reporting violations Monitoring the Code
– Conflict of interest & sponsorship
– Marketing to night nurses in the hospital
– Night Nurse and other programs for Health Care Providers, sponsored by formula
When I think of Mother’s Day, what usually comes to mind is breakfast in bed, spa afternoon, and fresh flowers. This year, we were a bit more productive and had just as much fun.
The morning of May 10th, we participated in the Mother’s Day Miracle Milk Stroll in Friendswood, TX, to promote awareness of the number two killer of premature babies, raise funds to cover the treatment, and to encourage women to donate their excess breast milk. After all, it is essential to the prevention and treatment of babies suffering from the excruciating bowel disease called Nectrotizing Enterocolitis. Learn the Fast Facts of Miracle Milk here.
I found these limericks on an older Kellymom Facebook wall post. Too hilarious not to share. Enjoy!
Surpermarket in Guilderland, NY, via masslive.com
This is in no way a complete list. Why? Because the FDA doesn’t keep a permanent record of recalls, so they often disappear without trace after a short period of time. Still, from this brief list (if you consider it brief, comparatively at least), you’ll notice a pattern: it’s the same companies that have recalls….over and over and over and over again.
This is not a formula-bashing post. These are the facts, however, and anyone who’s responsible for feeding infants may find it useful to be aware of this. If you use formula, you might consider spending your money on a company that generates product for a smaller part of the market (Nestle, Mead Johnson, and Abbott are the major companies that account for a whopping 90% of U.S. formulas).
Without further ado, let’s get to know these companies’ track records.
This Nursaholic in Buenos Aires protects a tomb while protecting her tots…
Recoleta Cemetary, Buenos Aires. Via the-mule.com
“The White Lilies” by George Hitchcock
“The Origin of the Milky Way” by Tintoretto, 1575. National Gallery, London.
“Lullaby” by Anna Rose Bain
Mama's Milk, No Chaser 