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Is Breastfeeding a Legal Right? Civil Right? Or a Social Responsibility?

By Danielle Rigg, JD CLC | Posted on April 3, 2013

“What kind of a society raises its children on food that will shorten their lives?” I dug this quote up one day while looking for examples of other public health crises that have benefited from celebrity leadership.  Turns out they were … Continue reading →

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Beyond Riddle’s Shaming Comments for Texas Breastfeeding Moms

By Danielle Rigg, JD CLC | Posted on March 20, 2013

Last week Texas moms helped tackle a big cultural and legal Booby Trap.   Representative Jessica Farrar sponsored House Bill 1706 — a law that if passed would give a breastfeeding mom the ability to sue a business or person for harassing her … Continue reading →

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It Starts with One Positive Voice: Progress with CA Courtroom Breastfeeding Issue

By Dionna Ford | Posted on January 30, 2013

Speaking up for change on any topic can be intimidating. When it comes to normalizing breastfeeding, including advocating for corporate policy change and improving legislation, sometimes I wonder what my one small voice can do when so many changes need … Continue reading →

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Racy Hollister Okay with Sexy Pics, Not Breastfeeding, for Tweens

By Dionna Ford | Posted on January 3, 2013

Did you know that even if your state has a law protecting your right to nurse in public, you may not have a legal remedy if someone violates your right? Say, for example, you live in Texas, like Brittany Warfield, … Continue reading →

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Science You Can Use: As states legalize medicinal and recreational marijuana, what does it mean for use while breastfeeding?

By Tanya Lieberman, IBCLC | Posted on January 2, 2013

Last year’s November’s election legalized medicinal marijuana in two states, bringing the total to 18 states and the District of Columbia.  And two states also legalized it for recreational use. So what does it mean to use marijuana while breastfeeding, … Continue reading →

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Booby Traps Series: Lawmakers have expanded our rights to pump at work. Now the hard part.

By Tanya Lieberman, IBCLC | Posted on January 1, 2013

This is the 68th post in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. Pumping at work isn’t easy.  I remember how much time and commitment it took when I did it, nearly … Continue reading →

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Booby Traps Series: Yes, you can be fired for breastfeeding or pumping. But let’s get to know two important cases that may change that.

By Tanya Lieberman, IBCLC | Posted on December 26, 2012

This is the 67th post in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. In 2008, Texas mother Donnicia Venters was planning on returning to her job at Houston Funding after having a … Continue reading →

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Helping Moms Feed their Kids: Improving Self-regulation of Food Marketing to Moms & Kids

By Tanya Lieberman, IBCLC | Posted on November 16, 2012

We often write about formula marketing practices such as hospital “gift” bags distributed by health care providers.  But the unfortunate fact is that this form of marketing to new moms and their infants is really just the beginning.   We’re so … Continue reading →

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Nursing In Public Hotline 855-NIP-FREE

By Christie Haskell | Posted on October 12, 2012

Best for Babes is taking action against nursing in public harassment. We believe in protecting the legal, civil and human rights of breastfeeding moms and babies! Best for Babes is the first consumer-driven cause focused on righting the wrongs and the harm … Continue reading →

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Nursing In Public Hotline 855-NIP-FREE

By Michelle Hickman | Posted on October 2, 2012

Best for Babes is taking action against nursing in public harassment. We believe in protecting the legal, civil and human rights of breastfeeding moms and babies! Best for Babes is the first consumer-driven cause focused on righting the wrongs and the harm … Continue reading →

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