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Who Defines [Modern] Motherhood?

Gina Ciagne, CLC | Posted 05.04.2012

Gina Ciagne, CLC

The most recent big news to come out of the momosphere is Elisabeth Badinter's new book, The Conflict: How Modern Motherhood Undermines the Status of ...

I.R.S. Deems Breast Pumps A Tax-Deductible Expense

Gina Ciagne, CLC | Posted 11.17.2011

Gina Ciagne, CLC

To say this decision by the I.R.S. makes this a big day for breastfeeding would be a huge understatement. And it's a policy change that's been a long time in the making.

Hey IRS: Give Breastfeeding Mothers A Break

Gina Ciagne, CLC | Posted 05.25.2011

Gina Ciagne, CLC

The Internal Revenue Service does not allow nursing mothers to use their tax-sheltered health care accounts to pay for breastfeeding supplies, which includes breast pumps.

The Backup Plan

Heather Kristin | Posted 11.17.2011

Heather Kristin

When I was pregnant, no one told me about the lactation headaches, night sweats, racing hormones, and mood swings that come with breastfeeding.