Breastfeeding in the News
January - June 2008
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Product Recall
May 23: FDA Warning about Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream and MOM Enterprises, Inc.’s response
March 11: Elleroo recalls infant ring sling carriers
Jan 7: CAUTION regarding internet sale interest − Health Canada issues product alert for lactation stimulant (galactogue) Galactogil
News Stories
June 13: CDC reports on US maternity hospitals and birthing centers’ breastfeeding-related practices in 2007
June 9: Edwina Froehlich, LLL co-founder, dies at 93 years
June 2: The Great Co-Sleeping Survey
May 28: Public may comment on FDA plan for labeling of potential pregnancy/lactation effects of drugs
May 22: Police officer in China breastfeeds quake orphans or video
May 15: Benefits of breastfeeding beyond babyhood?
May 14: New Indiana law protects breastfeeding after mom’s return to work
May 13: Breastfeeding lowers risk of rheumatoid arthritis for mom
May 12: Breastfeeding mothers deserve respect – not disapproval!
May 11: Few in USA meet Healthy People 2010 goals for exclusive breastfeeding
May 9: Adoptive mothers can breastfeed
May 7: Breastfeeding – especially exclusive breastfeeding – the smart choice for smart kids!
May 6: OB-Gyn texts deficient in good breastfeeding info
May 2: Breastfeeding – free and “green”!
May 1: Mom’s milk is best!
April 30: NCHS reports on breastfeeding in the USA for 1999-2006
April 30: Breastfeeding lowers risk of “cot death” (SIDS)
April 27: Lactation consultant there for stressed-out moms
April 21: Breastfeeding as breast cancer protection
April 10: How breast milk donation saves babies’ lives
March 27: Investigator finds evidence of discrimination in breastfeeding case
March 27: Maternal diet and early feeding affect children’s later food choices – and obesity
March 25: Breathing problems linked to long-term exposure to powdered infant formula
March 21: Breastfeeding and adoption
March 17: Breastfeeding and adoption
March 17: Breastfeeding support needed for employed moms
March 9: Texas mom says salon stylist asked her to breastfeed elsewhere
March 7: Bacteria in gut may explain lower obesity for breastfed infants
March 5: Breastfeeding – or not – may be related to weight disparities
March 4: New York State legislature opens nine family-friendly breastfeeding and baby-changing rooms
March 1: What no one tells new mothers
Feb 29: Making the best infant feeding decision
Feb 22: Seeking protection for breastfeeding in the workplace
Feb 20: Mothers drive decision to retain public company’s breastfeeding/lactation service
Feb 16: Breast milk used to treat cancer patients
Feb 11: Breastfeeding in public − comic strip takes a weeklong look
Feb 11: More plus a photo of stem cells in human milk
Feb 11: Lead in baby-related items, including certain personal breast-pump bags
Medela® response to CEH claims of lead in tested cooler tote bags
Feb 7: New study about bisphenol-A leaching from plastic infant feeding bottles when heated
Feb 1: Breastfeeding Initiative Announced by Oklahoma State Dept. of Health
Jan 29: New research strengthens link between smoking and SIDS
Jan 26: Stem cells readily available in human milk
Jan 22: Breastfeeding first-line strategy to lower worldwide infant mortality
Jan 17: Congress to look at bisphenol A in formula cans
Jan 14: Cancer experts say breastfeeding protects mothers and children
Jan 14: Gateways for new mothers
Jan 9: Long journey for milk of mother serving in Afghanistan
Jan 7: AAP on preventing allergies – breastfeed!
Jan 4: Former factory worker files lawsuit saying she had to express milk in dirty toilet stall
Jan 3: Bringing babies to work
Jan 3: Ban on breastfeeding painting sparks controversy and nurse-in in Lubbock, TX
Jan 2: Commercial hospital discharge bags inhibit exclusive breastfeeding – scroll to (3)
Jan 2: With new law many Oregon employers now must provide for employee breast-pumping
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