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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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A Guest Blog – A Breastfeeding Conversation with College Students

Posted on 01/11/2013 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) A Breastfeeding Conversation with College Students Guest blog by Shalaina Leaper-Slark … Continue reading →

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Outrage sparks Twitter battle between UN health watchdogs WHO, PAHO

Posted on 11/16/2012 by

News Release November 16, 2012 Outrage sparks Twitter battle between UN health watchdogs WHO, PAHO Moms, front line breastfeeding workers furious with Pan American Health Organization for accepting $150,000 from Nestlé Two global health care titans are duking it out … 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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Response from Boy Scouts Buckeye Council Re: Committee Chair Voted Off for Breastfeeding

Posted on 09/04/2012 by

read original story here: http://unlatched.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/boy-scouts-committee-chair-voted-off-for-breastfeeding-son/ more stories featured here: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/969015/boy-scout-committee-chair-dismissed-for-breastfeeding http://www.bestforbabes.org/dad-stands-up-to-boy-scouts-of-america-to-defend-breastfeeding-wife-and-baby Here is their response…please leave comments below or visit here: Response from Buckeye Council

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