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Breastfeeding in Combat Boots (August 2013)
La Leche craft market big success (August 2013)
Why More Idaho Moms Breastfeed Than Anywhere In The U.S. (August 2013)
Belvoir Federal Supports the 'La Leche League' of Fort Belvoir (August 2013)
Mall apologizes to breastfeeding moms (August 2013)
Breastfeeding advocates hope to reach new mothers through donations made to local libraries (August 2013)
Support group celebrates breastfeeding week (July 2013)
Mothers gather to support breastfeeding (July 2013)
Help for breastfeeding mothers in Abu Dhabi (June 2013)
Breastfeeding rates buck trend (May 2013)
Celebrating and educating on motherhood (May 2013)
Hong Kong fails to promote breast milk even amid formula shortage (May 2013)
Women hold nurse-in to 'normalize' breastfeeding (May 2013)
Breastfeeding group and Kootenay Co-op partner up (May 2013)
Tangled web: Online parenting forums can be blessing, curse in quest for info (April 2013)
Making babies happy, healthy - and green (March 2013)
The "breast" intentions: Considering breastfeeding rates in Nova Scotia (February 2013)
New breastfeeding coalition aims to reach local mothers (February 2013)
Too Many U.S. Communities Are 'First Food Deserts' (February 2013)
The La Leche League's 57 Years of Helping New Mothers (January 2013)
Support for breast feeding on rise in Gainesville and elsewhere (December 2012)
La Leche League of Grand Rapids remembers longtime leader (September 2012)
Half of new mothers are being given breastfeeding advice which 'is not good enough' (August 2012)
Breastfeeding needs better support (August 2012)
Breastfeeding mothers participate in Big Latch-On event to break world record (August 2012)
Observance Of World Breastfeeding Week (August 2012)
Area moms join global breast-feeding event (August 2012)
Moms call attention to nursing benefits (August 2012)
Moms to go for breast-feeding world record at Cumberland County Headquarters Library (August 2012)
Valley mothers will join effort to break breast-feeding record (August 2012)
Everett event to promote benefits of breast-feeding (August 2012)
Cindy Lange-Kubick: Loco Run still might be breast run ever (August 2012)
'The Big Latch On' promotes community support for breastfeeding (August 2012)
City pushing hospitals to hide baby formula (July 2012)
New preventive options for women take effect this week (July 2012)
Extended nursing worth it, pros say (July 2012)
Africa: Increasing Breastfeeding Rates and Improving Global Health (July 2012)
State gets more breast milk depots (June 2012)
What's all the fuss? (May 2012)
Local Mom Weighs in on TIME Cover, Extended Breastfeeding (May 2012)
Roanoke Le Leche League leader calls Time Magazine cover "sensationalized" (May 2012)
Time magazine cover controversial (May 2012)
How old is too old to breastfeed (May 2012)
Reaction to Time's Breastfeeding Cover is Mixed (May 2012)
Mom breastfeeds on cover of Time Magazine (May 2012)
Time Magazine's Breastfeeding Cover: Celebs Kick Up a Fuss on Twitter! (May 2012)
TIME magazine breast-feeding photo causes stir (May 2012)
Attachment Parenting Is Feminism (May 2012)
How I Learned to be a Breastfeeding Dad (April 2012)
'Tyranny of maternal duty': Author slams new 'naturalism' pressure facing modern mothers (April 2012)
What to feed your baby (March 2012)
Province to create breastfeeding policy (March 2012)
NZ mums ignoring breast feeding advice (March 2012)
Colorado Women's Hall of Fame to induct 10 (March 2012)
Ten heavy hitters who changed their fields, state, country and world inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (March 2012)
Honor marks Temple Grandin's successes (March 2012)
Breastfeeding guidelines can be overly idealistic for new mothers, study says (March 2012)
TSA apologizes to 'humiliated' mom for breast-pump gaffe (February 2012)
REGION: Parents opting for natural, healthy practices (February 2012)
Resolution encourages businesses to provide place for breastfeeding for employees (February 2012)
Our World: 'It's about what the baby wants' (February 2012)
Verde Valley Parenting Partnership supports new Verde Valley parents (February 2012)
Positive public trend for nursing mothers in Durham Region (January 2012)
Is bedsharing dangerous for infants? DCFS says 'Yes' (January 2012)
Mother defends breastfeeding in public despite criticism (January 2012)
What are mothers' breast feeding rights? (January 2012)
Breastfeeding in Public (January 2012)
Local moms hold 'nurse-in' at West Manchester Target to support breast-feeding in public (December 2011)
Strong public breastfeeding laws needed (December 2011)
Mothers stage 'nurse-ins' at Target stores after breastfeeding incident (December 2011)
Op-Ed: Moms shouldn't have to fight for right to breastfeed in public (December 2011)
Nurse-Ins? (December 2011)
Celebrating 50 years (December 2011)
Tattoo removal? For parents, an existential question (December 2011)
The downside of formula-feeding (December 2011)
Local woman earns international breastfeeding certification (December 2011)
Promoting mother's milk before it was popular (November 2011)
Milwaukee co-sleeping ad stirs nationwide debate (November 2011)
Lactation Lounge at Cooper benefits nursing mothers (November 2011)
Mother's milk: DePaul's Archives revisits the story of La Leche League (November 2011)
Comox Valley La Leche League welcomes new leader to group (October 2011)
How Breastfeeding Activists Attack the Wrong Targets (October 2011)
People talk about breastfeeding (October 2011)
Waning interest forces Winona's La Leche League to disband (October 2011)
Nurturing the right to breastfeed in public (September 2011)
Health Buzz: Do Hospitals Discourage Breast-Feeding? (September 2011)
Breast-Feeding Boost: Fewer Hospitals Handing Out Free Formula (September 2011)
Mums rewarded after completing training (September 2011)
In Pittsburgh, Public Art Doubles as a Sanctuary for Breast-Feeding Moms (September 2011)
Encourage new moms to try to breast-feed (September 2011)
Give baby the best – breast milk (September 2011)
Silver Spring milks controversy over nursing mother to push breastfeeding awareness (August 2011)
Cabbage leaves help reduce painful swelling (August 2011)
Breast-Feeding Booth Educates Public About the Law (August 2011)
Downtown Silver Spring Will Receive Breast-Feeding Education (August 2011)
7 things moms really need to know about breastfeeding (August 2011)
Public Breastfeeding Incident Sparks Controversy (August 2011)
'Big Latch On' Holds Breastfeeding Awareness Day to Rid of Cultural Stigmas (August 2011)
Babies nurse in Brookfield, but moms don't break world record (August 2011)
Feeding frenzy (August 2011)
Moms Gather for La Leche's Big Latch On (August 2011)
Dozens try to help set breastfeeding record (August 2011)
Local support group celebrates World Breastfeeding Week (August 2011)
Would you eat in the bathroom? (August 2011)
Local Mothers Particpate in Synchronized Breast-Feeding (August 2011)
Twenty Women Nurse Simultaneously to Promote Mother's Milk (August 2011)
La Leche League Offers Breastfeeding Support to Local Mothers (August 2011)
Nursing moms in Greater Danbury plan to break a breast-feeding record (August 2011)
Breastfeeding Week: Support For Mothers (August 2011)
Walk to take place Saturday (August 2011)
Women to attempt breastfeeding record in Pekin park (August 2011)
Local Moms to Attempt Breastfeeding World Record (August 2011)
Health Dept issues new breastfeeding guidelines (August 2011)
Breastfeeding Moms Ready for La Leche League's Big Latch On (August 2011)
Middletown women invited to breastfeeding event (August 2011)
Timbra Wiist & Breastfeeding (August 2011)
Mother's milk (August 2011)
Fenton Participating in World Record Breastfeeding Attempt (August 2011)
Centegra joins Big Latch On (August 2011)
World Breastfeeding Week celebrated (July 2011)
World Breastfeeding Week is scheduled for August 1-7 (July 2011)
Brooklyn Residents Give Breast Milk To Cancer-Surviving New Mom (July 2011)
Wanted: Lots of mums with hungry babies (July 2011)
If a Military Mom Can Ship Breast Milk Home From Afghanistan, You Can Pump Too (July 2011)
Food for thought: Your new baby needs TLC -- and nutrition (July 2011)
Statistics and breastfeeding: More proofs of breast milk's healthful advantages (July 2011)
'Nurse-in' at local Ruby Tuesday (July 2011)
Local La Leche League chapter forming in GJ (July 2011)
Breastfeeding Mother Charged in Infant's Death (June 2011)
South Carolina baby died from morphine in milk (6/24) (June 2011)
SC police: Baby died from morphine in breast milk (June 2011)
Six-week-old baby dies after 'overdosing on morphine in mother's breast milk' (June 2011)
Local mothers sell, share, and bank their breast milk (June 2011)
The Milk of Kindness: Wet-Nursing Can Pad Your Pockets (June 2011)
Breast best for 40 years (June 2011)
Breastfeeding May Be a Factor in Reducing the Risk of SIDS (June 2011)
Giving babies'[sic] the best start (June 2011)
Moms protest in DeKalb over right to breast-feed in public (June 2011)
Kidderminster group celebrating breastfeeding week (May 2011)
Who Should be in Your Parental Support Team (May 2011)
Breaking down breast-feeding barriers (May 2011)
Grey's Anatomy featured LLL Publications (May 2011)
Breast Practices (May 2011)
State task force wants county to promote breast as best (May 2011)
Breast-feeding almost social norm in La Salle County (May 2011)
Breastfeeding and the working mom (May 2011)
Helping hands (May 2011)
Does Mommyjuice become babyjuice? (April 2011)
Parents make a change for the better (April 2011)
Delaware health: Infants sharing bed can be risky (April 2011)
Breastfeeding boutique, Nurturing Expressions, opens near Alaska Junction (April 2011)
IDHS Launches New Initiative for Supportive Breastfeeding Environments (April 2011)
Lawmakers Pushing For Breastfeeding Rooms (April 2011)
GOT BREASTMILK? Get Calcium (April 2011)
Moms share breast milk despite FDA fears (April 2011)
Picerne apologizes to woman admonished for breast-feeding (April 2011)
Jane Nogaki gave us 33 years of environmental activism (April 2011)
Sharing breast milk popular but risky (April 2011)
Breastfeeding mothers seen as less competent: Study (March 2011)
Sharing of mothers' milk grows in popularity, but experts warn about risk (March 2011)
Hospital's breastfeeding room is a welcome addition (March 2011)
Working mums show strong interest in breastfeeding group (March 2011)
Breast-feeding Is Healthiest, Consultants Say (March 2011)
Breast-feeding and taxes (March 2011)
Tips on caring for your child (March 2011)
Breast-feeding provides best nutrition for baby (March 2011)
Human milk-sharing networks: Take an ounce, leave an ounce (March 2011)
Surgeon General: Address Breast-Feeding Challenges With Your Patients (March 2011)
'A woman's business' requires professional consultants (March 2011)
Public breastfeeding still taboo (March 2011)
Nursing mothers share their abundance (March 2011)
La Leche promotes breastfeeding, parenting (February 2011)
Breast-feeding a challenge for new moms (February 2011)
Catholic mothers debate breastfeeding and government involvement (February 2011)
'Got milk?' spins off into 'Got breastmilk? (February 2011)
La Leche League given permissions for new slogan, Milford group finds new locale (February 2011)
Group gets license to use 'got breastmilk?' slogan (February 2011)
Nursing moms need support: Families can make or break mothers' efforts to breastfeed (February 2011)
Breastfeeding group counting on Twitter and Facebook to share PSA (February 2011)
Breastfeeding and the working mother (February 2011)
Why Breast Milk Sharing is Booming Online (January 2011)
Breastfeeding: Is Facebook Squeamish About Nursing Mothers? (January 2011)
Breast-feeding 'call to action' catches on in Connecticut (January 2011)
Group defends breastfeeding (January 2011)
La Leche League promotes breastfeeding, parenting in Le Mars (January 2011)
Breastfeeding study and baby food firms link revealed (January 2011)
No solid answers on baby food (January 2011)
Breastfeeding Benefits: Got Breast Milk? (January 2011)
Sale of Mothers Milk can Cause Infections and Conditions: FDA (December 2010)
Buying breast milk online not safe, warn experts (December 2010)
Got (breast) milk? Look online (December 2010)
Breastfeeding moms getting more acceptance, support (December 2010)
Government Urged To Toughen Up On Infant Formula Marketing (December 2010)
Real life: Is breast feeding really best when your child is 4? (November 2010)
"Why I decided to breastfeed my child" (November 2010)
Is breastfeeding really best? (November 2010)
Mothers frustrated breast pumps are not tax deductible (October 2010)
Acne Cream? Tax-Sheltered. Breast Pump? No. (October 2010)
It takes a village to nurse a child (October 2010)
Mothers Look to Breastfeeding Talks (October 2010)
Cerabino: Male breastfeeding time? The milk man goeth (October 2010)
Breast-Feeding Less Common for Black Moms (October 2010)
Celebrate breastfeeding in Kamloops (October 2010)
The Importance of Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers (September 2010)
Quintessence Foundation Sponsors Breastfeeding Challenge (September 2010)
Missouri falls short of CDC's breast-feeding goal (September 2010)
Latching on to feeding challenge (September 2010)
Is breast really best? Ongoing debate for new moms (September 2010)
Lifestyle plays role in global breast cancer rates (September 2010)
Mums latch on'[sic] to campaign (September 2010)
State urges moms to nurse (September 2010)