The sculptor Daniel Edwards always like controversial subjects. I mean, remember the nude statue of Britney Spears giving birth to her son Sean Preston? Or Suri Cruise’s baby poop in bronze? Or Paris Hilton’s unborn twin fetuses?
This time it’s Angelina Jolie and her twins who inspired Edwards. If you remember, Jolie posed for the cover [...]
Tags: angelina jolie, Breastfeeding, bronze, Daniel Edwards, sculpture, Twins
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As a little girl, my ultimate dream was having a doll that could walk. I can’t remember when Santa Claus finally granted my wish but yes, I eventually got my walking doll. Since then, the whole toy industry has rapidly undergone a revolution, with dolls which can talk, cry, sing, dance, drink and do anything [...]
Tags: Bebe Gloton, Breastfeeding, doll, sexualization, toy
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We’re mid-way through World Breastfeeding Week, but it’s not too late to get involved. The theme for this year’s World Breastfeeding Week is “Breastfeeding: Prepared for Life.”
The health benefits of breastfeeding through the first year and beyond are well established. But many people don’t think about nursing mothers during times of tragedy such as earthquakes, [...]
Tags: Breastfeeding, disaster, La Leche League, nursing, World Breastfeeding Week
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There has been scientific evidence that a nursing mother’s diet can directly contribute to her newborn’s colic. A study published in the journal of Pediatrics by Dr. David Hill of the Australian Royal Children’s Hospital said that “Our findings suggest in breast-fed infants who are otherwise well, and where breast-feeding technique is satisfactory, a significant [...]
Tags: breastfed babies and colic, causes of colic, Colic, colic formula, colicky baby, mother’s diet and colic, symptoms of colic, what is colic
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What do you think about the mother in this case? A 26-year-old North Dakota mom was arrested for breastfeeding her baby while she was drunk.
Police were called to her home to investigate a domestic disturbance, and found Stacey Anvarinia breastfeeding her 6-week-old baby. The officers believed that she was drunk and arrested her. Last week [...]
Tags: alcohol, Breastfeeding, child abuse, drinking, nursing
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