Epidurals and BreastfeedingEpidurals during labor can affect breastfeeding success in several ways. Basic information and links to an important study on the effect of epidurals on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Friendly Baby ShowersThrowing a baby shower for a mother who plans to breastfeed should pass on images of bottles and pacifiers. Why bottles and pacifiers are subversive images and suggestions for decor alternatives. California Workplace Lactation Notification VetoedIn October 2009, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California failed mothers and children with the veto of two breastfeeding advocacy bills, including California Senate Bill SB257 regarding notification of lactation accommodations for state employees.
California Lactation Consultation Coverage VetoedMy thoughts on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of California Assembly Bill AB513, providing for coverage of lacation consultation services and breast pumps for nursing mothers and babies. Types of Lactation ProfessionalsWhen seeking help with breastfeeding, it's important to understand the meanings and qualifications associated with all of the initials and titles that various professionals and lay counselors use. Breastfeeding and the Nestle BoycottWhy do many breastfeeding advocates support a boycott of Nestle products? Is Nestle in violation of the World Health Organization code on marketing infant formula? Should you boycott Nestle products?
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