Author Archives: Danielle Rigg, JD CLC

Get $5 off on gorgeous nursing chemise! Plus Leading Lady will donate $1 to BfB for each one sold!

Best for Babes is thrilled to add Leading Lady, a premier nursing intimate apparel company, to our family of sponsors who truly care about moms and babies and who help us to Beat the Breastfeeding Booby Traps(R)!  Leading Lady came … Continue reading

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The Mother of All Causes Deals for Mother’s Day

Best for Babes is about cheering on ALL moms- those who breastfeed for any amount of time, those who wanted to but were booby-trapped, those who can’t or decide not to, and those who pump or donate milk!   We’ve … Continue reading

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It’s Not Just About Breastfeeding

This Mother’s Day post is dedicated to the millions of moms who don’t or can’t breastfeed.  I am now one of them since breast cancer took my breasts, at age 37.  It’s for all of the moms who decide not to breastfeed, … Continue reading

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Nursing Mom Does 50K Race for Team Best for Babes!

We cheered wildly for Team Best for Babes So Cal member and nursing mom, Lacy Naud, when she completed her first “ultra-marathon” in early April-50 gorgeous but grueling kilometers (31.4 miles) that challenged but did not dissuade her from reaching her long-held goal.  Lacy … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding, The Mother of All Causes, Needs Runners!

A few weeks ago, I ran a half-marathon in the name of the Mother of All Causes -without any prior planning OR training. None. Sure I run, but it’s been 20 years since I ran more than 7 miles in … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Georgia Moms Making Headway with Breastfeeding Protection Bill!

The proposed Breastfeeding Protection Act by the Georgia State-wide nurse-in group officially now has a bill number, a sponsor and several co-sponsors!   Woohoo!  What is great is that this proposed bill makes it clear that breastfeeding is not indecent, … Continue reading

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Moms: Beware of Breastfeeding Pornography

Two years ago, MaryAnn Sahoury should have been basking in the glow of new motherhood with her baby girl.  She had overcome several Booby Traps-including not wanting to breastfeed in the first place-that threatened to keep her from a priceless … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day: Breastfeeding “Push Gift” Giveaway & Discount!

Babes, let’s face it, the “push” is just the beginning . . . the other labor of love comes in the days and weeks after delivery, when you and your babe become a nursing team.  The time has come to … Continue reading

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Olympic Medalist Deena Kastor Supports Nursing in Public

Deena Kastor, Olympic Running Medalist, American Record Holder, and new mom to daughter Piper, age 10 months, shares how treating breastfeeding like training for a race is a great game plan for success!  Deena’s steady focus on her goal,  smart … Continue reading

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Prevention is the New Pink

This is the 6th anniversary of my own diagnosis of pre-menopausal breast cancer and, you betcha, I am grateful.  When the breast cancer awareness movement began 25 years ago, their mission was to change the course of this disease from … Continue reading

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