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Breast Wasn't Best, and I'm Not Feeling Guilty, in Spite of Obamacare

Elizabeth Clements | Posted 03.17.2013 | Parents
Elizabeth Clements

My decision to stop breastfeeding wasn't devastating for me. It had been a pretty miserable experience from the beginning that, for me, took away from the joy of having a baby. But the decision to stop definitely came with plenty of guilt.

Catherine Pearson

Breast Pumps Now Covered By Insurance, But Does It Help?

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 03.09.2013 | Parents

When her first baby was born, Becky Bormann relied on a hand-me-down breast pump. At $250, the model she wanted cost more than she and her husband...

A Letter of Apology To My Second Son

CT Working Moms | Posted 01.05.2013 | Parents
CT Working Moms

Mommy is so sorry. I didn't know that two babies would be so hard. I didn't think I'd treat you any differently than your brother. And I didn't realize how quickly life would pile up and try to steal our special moments from the two of us.

Reasonable Break Time Provided Amidst the Breastfeeding Media Craze

Marcy Karin | Posted 12.24.2012 | Parents
Marcy Karin

Not enough working moms or their employers know about these new breastfeeding at work rights (and their limitations).

Breastfeeding Support for Working Moms

Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC | Posted 11.13.2012 | Parents
Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC

I hope these tips help moms keep their supply up and continue breastfeeding when returning to work!

Breastfeeding Safely: Boosting Supply in a Time of Demand

Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC | Posted 10.14.2012 | Parents
Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC

More and more nursing moms are turning to drugs to help them produce more milk. This form of "extreme breastfeeding" is becoming more popular -- but is it worth the risk?

Traveling While Breastfeeding? 13 Tips to Know Before Hitting the Road!

Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC | Posted 05.13.2013 | Parents
Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC

Traveling while breastfeeding may seem a little daunting, so here's some advice to help you keep up your supply while traveling.

8 Ways To Make Breastfeeding Easier

ivillagelogo | Posted 06.21.2012 | Parents

Written by Gina LaGuardia and Patty Onderko for iVillage Breastfeeding may be the healthiest choice for your baby, but that doesn't mean it's alway...

Who Defines [Modern] Motherhood?

Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC | Posted 07.04.2012 | Parents
Gina Cicatelli 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 Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Gina Cicatelli 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 Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Gina Cicatelli 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 | Healthy Living
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.