Author Archives: Danielle Rigg, JD CLC
Pediatric Practice Races for the Breastfeeding Cause
If we had to choose just one Breastfeeding Booby Trap® that trips moms up more than any other, it would be the lack of consistent education and training among medical professionals about breastfeeding. We know this may come as a huge … Continue reading
Gabby Reece on Breastfeeding and Exercise Part II and Book Giveaway!
Here’s Part II of Best for Babes’ exclusive interview with our Champ for Moms Gabby Reece, fitness expert, author, and wise-mom-philosopher, on exercise for nursing Babes! To win a hand signed copy of Gabby’s inspiring new book, My Foot is … Continue reading
LPGA’s Danah Bordner: I Golf For the Love of Moms & Babies!
We asked Best for Babes Champion for Moms and LPGA Pro Golfer Danah Bordner for her top tips and tricks for training while breastfeeding. We are so proud of Danah for playing the U.S. Women’s Open this summer with a 7 month old baby in arms! … Continue reading
Athlete & Author Gabby Reece: Top Fitness Tips for Breastfeeding Moms
We first interviewed fitness expert and author Gabby Reece in 2009 for our Celebrity Champions for Moms Blog Series and got her exclusive breastfeeding story about nursing daughters Reece and Brody. We were awestruck by what an absolute font of wisdom she was on … Continue reading
The Breastfeeding Cause Needs a Documentary . . . NOW
Every major public health crisis seems to get a turn at being the subject of a documentary. This time, it’s breastfeeding’s chance. The breastfeeding cause needs a documentary similar to “The Business of Being Born” or “Food, Inc” to advance … Continue reading
U.S. Women’s Open Golfer Danah Bordner Has Great Breastfeeding Game
Pro Golfer Danah Bordner, with her 7 month old daughter in tow, is making a major comeback this week at the U.S. Women’s Open in Sebonack, NY. Can you imagine the kind of focus and skill required to earn … Continue reading
Is Breastfeeding a Legal Right? Civil Right? Or a Social Responsibility?
“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
Beyond Riddle’s Shaming Comments for Texas Breastfeeding Moms
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
Miracle Milk® Helps Heal Brain Injured, Formula-Fed Baby
The science is clear: Our very own mom-made Miracle Milk® provides perfect and customized nutrition and lifelong protection against many illnesses and diseases. But one exciting question is still unanswered: can breast milk be used medicinally as treatment in babies … Continue reading
Win $100 in T-Shirt Design Contest for Team Operation Lactation Freedom
Calling all creative Babes - here’s a chance for you to make a difference, create awareness, and help support Team Best For Babes by designing the racing shirt for the new Team Operation Lactation Freedom, started by Purple Heart recipient Keyana … Continue reading