Tag Archives: Breast Cancer and Breastfeeding

Milk Train Brings Healing to Baby and Mom

By Nikki Lee RN, IBCLC | Posted on December 27, 2012

Our dear friend and lactation expert, Nikki Lee, has more than breastfeeding know-how to share; she is one of those ‘wise women’ whose example and storytelling shines a light for her own generation, this one and the next.  Here, in … Continue reading →

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Do Docs Miss Breast Cancer Warning Signs in Breastfeeding Mothers?

By Tanya Lieberman, IBCLC | Posted on November 29, 2012

We are so excited to share this guest post by Dr. Shannon Tierney, Breast Oncology Surgeon at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington.  We loved her story about how her interest in breastfeeding developed (“How a Surgeon Ended up in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just About Breastfeeding

By Danielle Rigg, JD CLC | Posted on May 5, 2012

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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The Cracks in the Foundation & The First Food

By Danielle Rigg, JD CLC | Posted on December 9, 2010

Today at 11 am, Bettina and I have a tremendous opportunity to inspire and educate students of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)–the world’s largest nutrition school and a leader in training personal health coaches. IIN has designated Best for … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Orgs: Please Include The Protection (Literally) Right Under Our Noses!

By Danielle Rigg, JD CLC | Posted on October 26, 2010

This is a follow-up to my earlier post My Breast Cancer:  Why I Won’t Race for the Cure, and one of several  this month in honor of all the women who bear the physical and emotional scars of breast cancer … Continue reading →

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My Breast Cancer: Why I Won’t Race for the Cure

By Danielle Rigg, JD CLC | Posted on October 4, 2010

Last weekend, on the eve of Breast Cancer Awareness month and, coincidentally, the five year anniversary of my being diagnosed with bilateral (both sides) breast cancer, I put on my running shoes and got myself down to a 10k race … Continue reading →

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SHAPE Honors Best for Babes Co-Founder as One of 10 “Women Who Shape The World”

By Bettina Forbes, CLC | Posted on October 20, 2009

When we first heard that SHAPE magazine wanted to honor Best for Babes Co-Founder Danielle Rigg in their annual list of “Women Who Shape the World”, we were overjoyed . . . when the issue hit the newstands today, and … Continue reading →

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Newsweek: IRS to Mastectomy Moms: No Tax Relief for Baby Formula

By Bettina Forbes, CLC | Posted on July 23, 2009

In a Newsweek Exclusive, the IRS has confirmed that mothers who have suffered a double mastectomy can not deduct the expense of infant formula. We certainly sympathize with the Harris family–Best for Babes Co-Founder Danielle Rigg is a breast cancer … Continue reading →

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I wasn’t breastfed and I turned out fine.

By Bettina Forbes, CLC | Posted on January 15, 2008

When we tell people we are in the boob business this is what we hear:    1)   What’s the big deal?   Aren’t most moms breastfeeding?  No.  Although 64% of new mothers try breastfeeding, only 14% make it to the minimum six months exclusive … Continue reading →

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