Category Archives: Advocacy
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling Is A Win For Breastfeeding Moms
The latest progress concerning breastfeeding legislation comes from Massachusetts, where breastfeeding mom Sophie Currier sued the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) after being denied additional break time to pump during the nine-hour long exam. From the time the case … Continue reading
I Was Harassed for Nursing in Public (NIP) what do I do?
Make your complaint known to the establishment. Report it to the corporate office, or customer relations. Call AND send an email. Keep record of when you called, who you spoke with, and what the reaction was every step of … Continue reading
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
This Video is Dedicated to ALL Breastfeeding Supporters, Advocates & Protestors!
Whether you breastfed or not, whether you are a parent or not, increased breastfeeding rates benefit all of us, improving the health of mothers, babies, all of society and the planet. (See: 2011 State of Breastfeeding in the U.S.) … Continue reading
Georgia Moms Plan “Surprise” for Legislators, Demand Breastfeeding Law Enforcement
Hundreds of moms across the state of Georgia and around the U.S. have rallied around Nirvana Harley Jennette, a Georgia mom of 4, who began organizing the statewide Georgia Nurse-In after being told by her pastor that nursing her baby … Continue reading
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
Dr. Harvey Karp & Top Pediatricians Back Breastfeeding on Sesame Street
While nearly 30,000 petition signees clearly think that breastfeeding should be shown on Sesame Street as a normal, healthy way to feed babies, it seems that there is still a strong reaction by those who think that breastfeeding images are … Continue reading
Target Responds
Copyright Target Nurse-In We reached out to Target last week on Wednesday, December 21st to see if we could work with them so that the nurse-in scheduled for tomorrow, Dec. 28, 2011 would not be necessary. Nurse-ins require a … Continue reading
FAQs on Target National Nurse-in, Dec. 28 2011
At last count, nurse-ins have been organized at over 100 Target stores across the country for 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011. For locations and more information, join the closed Facebook group, Target Nurse-In and see the … Continue reading
Help us Create a Company Policy & Employee Training Toolkit for Target & Other Stores, Restaurants, etc.
Yesterday, we posted about an incidence at a Houston area Target where a mother was humiliated and harassed for breastfeeding in the store, despite Target’s corporate policy, and despite the legal right Texas mothers have to breastfeed in public. … Continue reading
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Amamante Signature Nursing Gown for Best for Babes®
Introducing the Amamante Signature Gown designed especially for The Best for Babes® Foundation. This classic black gown with a with a pink rhubarb trim is fit for any Babe--pre- or post- baby. A portion of the profit from each gown supports the amazing work of The Best for Babes Foundation whose mission is to Beat the Breastfeeding Booby Traps® -- the cultural and institutional barriers that prevent parents from making informed feeding decisions and prevent moms and babies from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals, whether that's 2 days, 2 months or 2 years! The Amamante Signature Best for Babes® Nursing Gown is so flattering, you will wear it well after nursing! Integrated nursing bra just pulls down to nurse. Gown is knee length. Soft washable rayon/lycra fabric. Amamante! Nursingwear offers fun, flirty functional nursing fashion. Gown is perfect for the mom who wants to feel and look fabulous while nursing with ease. Made in the USA.
