Category Archives: Breastmilk in the News

Studies With Poor Conclusions

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

A recent study shows that getting enough sleep may reduce the risk of postpartum depression. Sign me on… Or not. Apparently they have decided that this study means that mothers should either pump or give their babies formula at night. … Continue reading →

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Breastfeed More, Earn Less..

Posted on May 2, 2009 by

This latest “article” by Hanna Rosin is worth a read. And then a laugh. Or two. Or really, it’s worth throwing oneself down on the ground and laughing hysterically at the contents of the article, the conclusions that Rosin draws, … Continue reading →

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Rocket Fuel in Breastmilk

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

My eyes are starting to cross. A recent study that showed perchlorate ( a chemical used predominantly as rocket fuel) is found in infant formula. Guess what, it’s found in breastmilk, too. At higher concentrations actually, and without the added … Continue reading →

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A “Green” Economical Breastpump?

Posted on April 17, 2009 by

Ok, THIS is really interesting. A new line of breast pumps by Hygeia sell for the same price (or less) than single-user pumps, are hospital-grade, and allow multiple users. So, for example, three moms working at the same location could … Continue reading →

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“Ban the Breast Pump”, Judith Miller & Hanna Rosin’s Mocking of Breastfeeding Moms

Posted on April 15, 2009 by

Judith Miller’s recent post over at “Domestic Disturbances”, a NYTIMES.COM blog, nearly made my head explode with anger. Perhaps you’ve read it? If not, head on over. It’s called “Ban the Breast Pump“ Judith Miller jumped onto Hanna Rosin’s bandwagon … Continue reading →

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“Ban the Breast Pump”

Posted on April 7, 2009 by

Judith Warner of the New York Times blog has jumped on Hanna Rosin’s bandwagon of breastfeeding moms that feel the need to pooh-pooh studies and tell women that by opting to breastfeed they aren’t so much choosing to give their … Continue reading →

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Case Against Breastfeeding (Sabotage)

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

(Yet another issue I have with Rosin’s “Case Against Breastfeeding”) I TRULY understand that women have a very hard time breastfeeding. I started this website to offers advice on the different problems that women have early in breastfeeding relationships, spend … Continue reading →

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The Case Against Breastfeeding (All Else Being Equal)

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Yet another thought I had about Hanna Rosin’s “The Case Against Breastfeeding” article.. Even if infant formula were to match breastmilk in bioavailability, ability to be hypoallergenic, and even if it were as safe for consumption as breastmilk is, with … Continue reading →

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The Case Against Breastfeeding- AAP’s Response

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I think this says it best: Letter to the Editor of The Atlantic (Submitted via email) In the article, “The Case Against Breast-Feeding” by Hanna Rosin, the author skims the literature and has omitted many recent statements including the 2005 … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding 2+ Years Cuts Mom’s Heart Attack Risk

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

A new study suggests that breastfeeding for 2 or more years can cut mom’s risk of a heart attack by up to 1/3rd. Awesome. Not so awsome, the story reporting this talks about a scenario in which two years of … Continue reading →

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