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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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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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Help! I was harassed for breastfeeding in public! What should I do?

Posted on 08/18/2012 by

Have you ever receive dirty looks or nasty comments for breastfeeding your baby out in public?  How did you respond? I felt that this topic needed to be covered with my recent Ohio Boy Scout breastfeeding article being very popular. … Continue reading →

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What does extended, full term, long term or sustained breastfeeding mean?

Posted on 08/06/2012 by

What does extended, full term, long term or sustained breastfeeding mean to you?  Does it mean breastfeeding longer than 6 months?  A year?  Two years?   What are the views of health professionals and organizations? From the World Health Organization: … Continue reading →

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