Category Archives: lactation

Does Medela have something going on with American Airlines?

Posted on 04/26/2013 by

Today a story came out about a mom being harassed for attempting to pump on an American Airline’s plane, but that’s not what I’m upset about.  I’m upset about this: “An American official…said the airline does indeed allow breastfeeding moms to … Continue reading →

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Hey Weston A. Price Foundation – Language Matters: How NOT to be a Breastfeeding Advocate

Posted on 04/09/2013 by

The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) is an organization that promotes a diet based on traditional nutrient-dense foods.  They have a large following which we examined in my last blog article.  Since they are so influential, we must not ignore … Continue reading →

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The Weston A. Price Foundation’s Dangerous Breastfeeding Advice Should NOT Be Ignored

Posted on 04/02/2013 by

So, you may be asking, “What is the Weston A. Price Foundation?  Why do I care what they say about breastfeeding?”  Well, let me give you a quick description about them: They are a non-profit that advocates “whole foods and … Continue reading →

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A Guest Blog – Dear Texas Representative Debbie Riddle…A response to your comments on House Bill 1706

Posted on 03/13/2013 by

(The views expressed in guest blogs do not necessarily reflect the views of Unlatched.  I just like giving people a place to voice their views or opinions. – Rachelle Unlatched) Guest Blog by Becky K. Becky K, is a mom … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Response to Chicago Tribune article: “Has breastfeeding been oversold?”

Posted on 01/15/2013 by

(The views expressed in guest blogs do not necessarily reflect the views of Unlatched.  I just like giving people a place to voice their views or opinions. – Rachelle Unlatched) Here is the original article from the Chicago Tribune: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-12-19/news/sc-health-1219-breast-feeding-lies-20121219_1_breast-lactation-consultant-outcomes … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding: A Feminist Issue (from World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action)

Posted on 09/14/2012 by

Breastfeeding: A Feminist Issue  Penny Van Esterik  reposted from World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action: http://www.waba.org.my/resources/activitysheet/acsh4.htm Breastfeeding is an important women’s issue, human rights issue, and feminist issue, since breastfeeding empowers women and contributes to gender equality. Women who wish to breasted … Continue reading →

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How can a breastfeeding ad with a cigarette as a nipple get deleted off facebook, but these other photos remain?

Posted on 09/13/2012 by

I just got blocked from facebook twice in less than 24 hours…you can see the two offending photos here: http://unlatched.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/a-collection-of-all-photos-that-facebook-removes-from-unlatched/ The second photo to get me blocked was this ad about breastfeeding and smoking: but how does it differ from the … Continue reading →

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A Collection of All Photos That Facebook Removes from Unlatched.

Posted on 09/13/2012 by
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Fact or Fiction? Drinking a beer helps with breastmilk production.

Posted on 08/22/2012 by

Let’s play a game… What do you think?  Is this just an old wives’ tale? For thousands of years, people have been brewing beer and using it to increase their milk supply.  There are written accounts of Greek doctors in … Continue reading →

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Transgendered breastfeeding father rejected as a lactation coach by LLL Canada.

Posted on 08/20/2012 by

I read Trevor’s story months ago on Facebook.  His story was causing quite a stir online.  Here is the description from his blog (http://www.milkjunkies.net/): “A transgendered dad in a gay relationship breastfeeds his baby boy.” He uses a SNS (supplemental … Continue reading →

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