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Blossom's Buzz

4/15/2016

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Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!
Pregnancy Sex, That Is...

Check out these hilarious illustrations of other pregnancy realities by Marie-Charlotte Yao. 

We've been on Baby Watch and we are happy to report that Kelly Clarkson has given birth to her second child, this time, a son! Blessings!

Postpartum Wraps: what works and what doesn't, from Oh Baby! Fitness

Breastfeeding Nutrition is a topic that we at Blossom are quite passionate about, but is also quite controversial. In America, where we are trying to increase breastfeeding rates, of ALL mothers, lactivists are reluctant to discuss quality nutrition as tenant of optimal breastfeeding. Nutritionists are told that they are "shaming" mothers for even addressing it... so here's an article from India about a few basic nutrition practices in that country.

The implications of pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrition can last well beyond infancy, as there's new evidence that formula-fed babies born to obese mothers have an increased risk of liver disease in adolescence. 

Who Doesn't Love a Judge Who Doesn't Respect a Breastfeeding Law Right Inside of his Courtroom? Mother Ordered To Leave Courtroom

Equal Pay Day was celebrated this week. Check out Moms Rising Twitter Chat on the topic. 

This Photo Series Sheds Light on Breastfeeding Mothers Who Work Outside The Home.

Plus More From Tara Ruby Photography and the Controversial Firefighter Photo. 

Working a job in addition to raising a child is challenging enough, but when we hear stories like this on of the 3 month old who stopped breathing on her first day of day care... there are no words. Our hearts are with this family. 

We have to do more to help with both the infant and maternal mortality rates in this country. They are not much better than many third world countries. 

Important News About Crib Safety, Especially For Twins 

In happier news, Sonia Manzano, better known as Maria on Sesame Street, is being honored with an Emmy for lifetime achievement as one of the first Latina actresses to enter the family rooms of many Americans. We always appreciate the opportunity to share her groundbreaking breastfeeding video. 

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    Sharing birth and breastfeeding stories from around the world, in addition to being a maternal wellness consultant, Jada enjoys life as an activist and author, passionate about birth equity and empowerment.

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