Here are a few items of breastfeeding news from the last week or so:
The Washington Post carried a story on the rise of milk banking and milk sharing. Jen from The Lactivist is interviewed, as she is a milk donor and raises money for the Milk Bank of Ohio with her t-shirt sales.
Andi from Mama Knows Breast reported on those nursing stars at the Golden Globe Awards, including mention of an interview Will Ferrell did on the red carpet about...pumping. Also mentioned are Brooke Burke and Maggie Gyllenhall.
Angela at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 posted about a breastfeeding photo contest sponsored by World Breastfeeding Week.
Jen at The Lactivist reports on new breastfeeding legislation in Indiana, and Angela at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 posts on new breastfeeding legislation in Arkansas.
Angela at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 also reports on a Dr. Phil episode featuring Sears family of pediatricians. Breastfeeding featured prominently in several discussions.
Micky at Mocha Milk expressed concerns about the effect of the contraceptive Depo Provera on breastfeeding.
Moms Rising, an organization devoted to promoting policies that support mothers, urges you to sign an e-petition in support of a bill which would prevent hiring discrimination against mothers. Did you know that in dozens of states it's perfectly legal for an employer to ask you "Do you have kids?" "How many do you have?" "Are you married?" and be denied employment based on your answers? This may be a good opportunity to fulfill one item of the Motherwear Pledge!
