Breastfeeding in the News


Product Recall

November 21, 2007: Boppy® pillows - Slipcovers recalled

News Stories 2007

December: NEW from IBFAN! Breaking the Rules − Stretching the Rules 2007 – a report on practices by infant formula/baby food companies that violate the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes

Dec 17, 2007: Milk banks help infants

Dec 14, 2007: Sports Gal’s Picks since giving birth 6 weeks ago (scroll down to “Sports Gal’s Picks” sidebar)

Dec 11, 2007: Blog commentary – “The Fear Factor”, How The Breastfeeding Advocacy Campaign Failed Through Manipulation

November 17, 2007: Infant feeding – Historical perspective

November 5, 2007: Gene indicates how breastfeeding will affect infant IQ

November 2, 2007: Breastfeeding in public – Update in Toledo, OH

October 29, 2007: Breastfeeding doesn’t cause breasts to sag

October 25, 2007: USDA announces new MyPyramid information for pregnant and breastfeeding women

October 17, 2007: Breastfeeding chemosignals increase sexual desire among other women
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Breastfeeding in the News 2008

US CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISION PRODUCT RECALLS

September 3: Action Baby Carriers recalled by Optave, Inc re: fall hazards


June 13: CDC reports on US maternity hospitals and birthing centers’ breastfeeding-related practices in 2007

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 11: Few in USA meet Healthy People 2010 goals for exclusive breastfeeding

May 7: Breastfeeding – especially exclusive breastfeeding – the smart choice for smart kids!

May 2: Breastfeeding /Edwina Froelich!

May 1: Mom’s milk is best!

April 30: NCHS reports on breastfeeding in the USA for 1999-2006

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: 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 9: Texas mom says salon stylist asked her to breastfeed elsewhere

March 7: Bacteria in gut may explain lower obesity for breastfed infants

March 4: New York State legislature opens nine family-friendly breastfeeding and baby-changing rooms

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 1: Breastfeeding Initiative Announced by Oklahoma State Dept. of Health

Jan 29: New research strengthens link between smoking and SIDS

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 4: Former factory worker files lawsuit saying she had to express milk in dirty toilet stall

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)

January 3: Bringing baby to work an option for some

January 2: Breastfeeding beyond the preschool period

December 31:  Facebook “face off” on nipples

December 26: Danger of over-diluted infant formula

December 23: La Leche League founder(s) among those in special year-end feature

December 18: Breastfeeding photo flack with Facebook

December 9: Need strategies to end racial disparity in breastfeeding

December 2: Decrease in breastfeeding promotion by pediatricians

December 2: Donor human milk for preterm newborns and sick infants

December 1: A short history of breastfeeding and supplementation

November 26: FDA finds traces of melamine in USA infant formula

November 24: Premies need their moms’ own milk!

November 22: Possible effect of economic crisis on breastfeeding-friendly workplace environments

November 19: Breastfeeding is good for mother

November 18: Using canola oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding may lower breast cancer risk for daughters

October 31: Employees support breastfeeding-friendly policies

October 27: Breastfeeding and the transfer of immunities

October 20: An understated message about improving breastfeeding rates?

October 13: AAP recommends more vitamin D supplementation for all infants through teens

October 10: Breastfeeding after a return to work

October 1: Weighing the risks-benefits about contaminants in human milk

September 29: Human milk – a complex and amazing fluid!

September 23: A breastfeeding checklist

September 20: Attitudes, perceptions and breastfeeding

September 5: Effort made to increase breastfeeding among African-American women

September 2: VP candidate has breastfeeding experience

September 2: Preparing for breastfeeding success

Late August: 2008 Breastfeeding Report Card | DNPAO | CDC

August 17: Military base encourages longer deferment for breastfeeding mothers

August 12: Improving breastfeeding duration rate requires ongoing support

August 8: Breastfeeding – the long-lasting stress buster

August 4: World Breastfeeding Week associated with an effort to increase breastfeeding among Black women

August 3: Columbiana County (OH) WIC promotes World Breastfeeding Week

August 1: Colorado “Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Act” goes into effect in Colorado on August 5th

August 1: Dayton (OH) Children’s hospital promotes its local drop-off site for milk donations headed to the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Ohio

August 1: NYC mothers ride subway to support breastfeeding rights

July 28: World Breastfeeding Week celebration August 2 at Akron (OH) Zoo

July 18: Let-down hormone oxytocin and mother-infant “bonding”

July 11: Tongue clip for "tongue tie" improves breastfeeding

July 1: No added sugar in mom’s own milk


     Breastfeeding in the News 2009

Sept. 11: California Law makers require lactation consultant vists to be covered by insurance

Sept.11: CA lawmakers reguire lactation consultant coverage