January 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Urgent Call for Human Milk Donations for Haiti Infants

Washington, DC--The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), International Lactation Consultant Association/United States Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA/USLCA), and La Leche League ( Read more... )

I am posting this on behalf of fellow nursing mom, Laura Fitton:

You as a journalist should be aware of this situation with Facebook.

Facebook reportedly banned/censored profile photos of nursing mothers on the grounds that they are obscene:

-The Age (Australian Newspaper) report dated Sept. 7th (note, topless ads are referred to even back then) http ( Read more... )

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I think I blocked out how grueling the 3-week growth spurt is. The boy is wearing me out! And it's been serious work to stay hydrated. I honestly couldn't guess how much water and chocolate milk I've had to drink today to stay on top of things, and mostly, it's been me chugging liquid down like a man in the desert! I am curious to see how much he ( Read more... )

Bill was holding Liam while I was having a bit to eat and he started sucking on Daddy's arm, looking for his "baby snacks." Lo and behold, he left a hickey on his dad's arm!!

(now, if only Bill will let me take a picture of it for Liam's baby book!)

Just got the update on Liam via telephone. His blood gases are down to 23 % (normal is 21%) and one of his umbillical catheters was removed, so he's doing quite well. He gets to start eating tomorrow and might even get to nurse when we see him tomorrow, depending on what his doctor says. This is such a tremendous relief to all of us. Of course, ( Read more... )

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I am not sure how many of you on my friends list are aware of the drama that started last weekend in regards to what is and isn't allowed per LJ's TOS for default user icons. A gentleman was reported for having an artistic nude showing Bea Arthur topless and he decided to start reporting other icons, including breastfeeding icons, to prove his ( Read more... )