Author Archives: Amy West, CLC

Babeworthy: The Breastfeeding Baby Doll!

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on July 30, 2011

The Breastfeeding Baby Doll had garnered opinions from just about everyone at this point. It’s made national news, in fact! Check out a few recent posts about it and then tell us what you think: Mom blogger Jessica Gottlieb debated … Continue reading →

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WBW 2011: a Buck a Boob!

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on July 29, 2011

This World Breastfeeding Week, we’re focused on you, Babe. We’re thinking of the Babes who’ve fallen to the Booby Traps and the ones who don’t have to in the future. We’re thinking of Babes who are breastfeeding right now, who … Continue reading →

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ILCA 2011: Babes on the Ground, Beating the Booby Traps!

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on July 16, 2011

We are so sorry we couldn’t be at the ILCA conference this year due to conflicting schedules, but we are STILL on a high from the enthusiastic response to our presentation last year on “Why Breastfeeding Needs a Makeover”! We … Continue reading →

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Blog Comment Policy

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on July 15, 2011

The BfB blog is a hoppin’ place lately! We’ve had guest posts-galore, new volunteers writing (thank you!), and some great celeb interviews lately. We’ve also had to moderate some comments.  We’d like to share with you why we’ve moderated in … Continue reading →

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Dr. Wendy Walsh on Breastfeeding Critics

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on June 28, 2011

I’m going to begin this blog with the best possible news in the world. I nursed for a total of six years (three years with each kid) and I received far more positive, encouraging words from strangers and intimates alike, … Continue reading →

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Men and Cows…Making Human Breast Milk?

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on June 10, 2011

No, these stories aren’t from The Onion…they’re the real deal! 1.  Genetically modified cows in China are purportedly producing human breastmilk. Sales plans project that it’ll be available in stores in three years. But just how close to human milk is … Continue reading →

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Talk Breastfeeding Support with Your Boss in 3 Steps

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on June 1, 2011

It’s all over the news, Babe: you’re worth it!  Breastfeeding isn’t just good for the health of mamas and their babes, it’s good for your employer’s bottom line, too. Here are three tools to break the ice AND show them … Continue reading →

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Babeworthy: Formula Companies Get Creative

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on May 27, 2011

Did you catch these Babeworthy stories in the news this week?! 1.  Similac’s had an app for that for a few months and now Mead-Johnson, maker of Enfamil, is tossing their hat in the ring with their ExpectingBaby iPhone app. … Continue reading →

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Babeworthy: The Black Market for Breastmilk & How ‘HEALING’ Can Help You

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on May 20, 2011

What’s Babeworthy this week? Check it out! 1.  There’s a thriving black market for the sale, donation, and sharing of breast milk. They call it “liquid gold” for a reason!  What’s your take: should breast milk be sold? 2.  On … Continue reading →

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Mariah Carey: Booby Trapped! #dembabies, CPS, Booze, & Breastfeeding

By Amy West, CLC | Posted on May 16, 2011

Have you heard the latest on Nick Canon & Mariah Carey?  The couple welcomed twins Monroe (girl) & Moroccan (boy) on April 30th.  Congrats! While they were still in the hospital, Nick and Mariah had some unexpected company.  In-laws? Long-lost … Continue reading →

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