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Yahoo CEO banned work from home then built a nursery for her newborn next to her office started by Monica S (6/4/13 at 6:13pm)	whether you could afford it or not, it would not be ALLOWED, i... Yesterday at 9:31 pm by tropicana	11	4,398
ACOG Admits Pitocin May Be More Harmful to Newborns Than Once Thought started by HWBMama (5/8/13 at 6:32am)	I fully believe it to be possible, but OTOH I like more hard... 6/18/13 at 7:03pm by mamazee	8	538
Europe bans images of cute babies on formula packaging started by Monica S (6/12/13 at 7:05pm)	Sadly, i think you overestimate the comprehension level of... 6/18/13 at 6:14pm by myra1	2	849
Venezuela Considers Banning Bottle Feeding to Promote Breastfeeding started by Melanie Mayo (6/17/13 at 3:15pm)	That is a really dumb idea. What about adopted babies? What... 6/18/13 at 1:03pm by MeepyCat	6	293
Academia and the "Baby Penalty" started by VKHarberRYT (6/17/13 at 8:19pm)	Disappointing. As a PhD student pregnant with my first, I did... 6/18/13 at 6:05am by HopefullyMama	1	66
Only Children started by VKHarberRYT (6/17/13 at 8:36pm)	I recently read two interesting takes on having only one... 6/17/13 at 8:36pm by VKHarberRYT	0	51
FBI distributes child porn in sting operation started by mamazee (5/28/13 at 6:46am)	I think that if they really were not able to locate the users... 6/12/13 at 7:35pm by erigeron	5	725
More Breast Feeding Could Save Billions and Prevent Thousands of Breast Cancer Cases started by mamazee (6/7/13 at 6:45am)	I breastfed for three years, all told, and have breast cancer... 6/9/13 at 7:46pm by MeepyCat	2	99
Brown Study: MRI imaging shows breastfed babies have enhanced development in key parts of the brain started by Cynthia Mosher (6/8/13 at 5:03am)	I wonder if it's the breastmilk itself, or the... 6/8/13 at 5:43am by purplerose	1	1,643
Are Quinoa, Chia Seeds, and Other "Superfoods" a Scam? started by Cynthia Mosher (6/5/13 at 4:16am)	I don't believe in the concept of superfoods as such. I eat... 6/7/13 at 1:20pm by JonesiesGirl	5	170
The benefits and risks of freezing your eggs started by Monica S (6/7/13 at 1:19pm)	An incredible podcast that I strongly recommend listening to.... 6/7/13 at 1:19pm by Monica S	0	51
Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes started by Momsteader (6/4/13 at 8:06pm) 1 2	At least they are likely to be sleeping in the same room as... 6/7/13 at 3:12am by k x s	24	833
MomsRising Pushes Back After Fox News, Mississippi Gov Blame Decline of America on Working Moms started by Melanie Mayo (6/5/13 at 11:33am)	Just out from MomsRising Group Nominates Gov. Bryant, Fox... 6/5/13 at 11:33am by Melanie Mayo	0	768
New Study Shows Health Importance of Exclusive Breastfeeding started by Melanie Mayo (6/3/13 at 4:15pm)	Awesome news! And mainstream media :) 6/4/13 at 10:50pm by Momsteader	1	651
First Genetic Markers That Predict Postpartum Depression started by VKHarberRYT (6/3/13 at 10:10pm)	It's a handy thing to have available, but I'd forgo testing... 6/4/13 at 1:07pm by Cyllya	1	24
US mothers increasingly main family breadwinner started by mamazee (5/29/13 at 11:32am) 1 2	I'll be one of the female breadwinners with a stay at home... 6/2/13 at 7:27am by onematchfire	23	322
Mom Fired for Artificial Insemination Pregnancy Takes Stand started by Melanie Mayo (5/30/13 at 11:47am)	If the religious organizations don't have the right to keep... 5/30/13 at 12:41pm by pek64	1	77
Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act started by Melanie Mayo (5/30/13 at 12:02pm)	MomsRising Reports: Read More Another great article on the... 5/30/13 at 12:02pm by Melanie Mayo	0	373
Leave Your Kids at the Park? started by VKHarberRYT (5/20/13 at 8:23pm) 1 2	As I was reading through this thread, I was thinking, "what if... 5/29/13 at 8:35am by SweetSilver	33	3,523
Recent Study Promotes Music Therapy For Premies started by HWBMama (4/15/13 at 9:34am)	When my dd was in the NICU this sweet man would come in and... 5/28/13 at 8:06pm by MommyKelly	2	111
Study Links Autism With Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy started by mamazee (4/22/13 at 10:31am)	The timing of the increase in antidepressant use and the... 5/24/13 at 6:52pm by littlecindy	4	549
Fathers Can Recognize Their Babies' Cries Just as Well as Mothers started by VKHarberRYT (5/22/13 at 9:48pm)	That was interesting and makes obvious sense..right? 5/23/13 at 9:16pm by tracyamber	1	403
In Medical First, a Baby With H.I.V. Is Deemed Cured started by Monica S (4/2/13 at 1:54pm)	I know, I heard about this story and it is amazing! 5/23/13 at 2:36pm by tracyamber	1	76
"Listening to Mothers III" Survey Released Today, Supports What We Already Know started by HWBMama (5/9/13 at 9:12am)	Yes, thank you for sharing. Very interesting and eye opening 5/20/13 at 8:30am by jtapc90	2	605
Sweet design idea: Unicef relief boxes reused creatively. started by Monica S (4/11/13 at 2:45pm)	What a cool idea! 5/19/13 at 9:44pm by tracyamber	1	227
The Business of Baby: Groundbreaking New Book from Mothering Contributor Jennifer Margulis started by Melanie Mayo (4/11/13 at 3:24pm)	I will have to add this to my list of books to read,thanks 5/19/13 at 9:43pm by tracyamber	1	673
Similac for Supplementation: Formula Companies Continue Their Shocking Marketing Practices started by Melanie Mayo (5/17/13 at 1:53pm)	The key word is "choose". For two reasons: 1. it gives moms... 5/18/13 at 11:20am by transylvania_mom	3	2,235
Knowing More About the Food We Feed Our Kids started by Monica S (4/3/13 at 1:34pm)	Interesting. 5/18/13 at 8:44am by tracyamber	1	376
When Helping Hurts started by VKHarberRYT (5/15/13 at 4:29am)	Thanks for sharing this article! 5/17/13 at 10:05pm by tracyamber	1	134
Two Men Experience the Pain of Childbirth in Hourlong Simulation started by Monica S (5/15/13 at 6:33pm)	Not comparable at all to the real contractions or pain... 5/17/13 at 10:11am by Sativarain1	3	652
Angeline Jolie's preventive double mastectomy started by Monica S (5/14/13 at 6:30pm)	I'm with you, Meepy Cat, I'm glad she spoke out so that these... 5/15/13 at 2:28pm by CI Mama	5	1,432
Children of "Tiger' Style Parenting May Struggle More started by VKHarberRYT (5/15/13 at 4:21am)	Just read this today! While I think some individual parenting... 5/15/13 at 1:00pm by Backroads	2	160
Skin to Skin Contact Saves Preemies started by Laura Grace Weldon (5/13/13 at 5:36am)	You are entirely right MeepyCat. I heartily concur with... 5/15/13 at 7:46am by Laura Grace...	10	103
Picking Your Nose And Eating It May Be Good For You started by mamazee (4/26/13 at 12:47pm)	WHAT! 5/14/13 at 2:40pm by tracyamber	3	161
Longer Maternity Leave for Moms at Companies Like Yahoo Raises Questions About Equality for Dads started by Melanie Mayo (5/3/13 at 10:13am) 1 2 3 4	This thing is acting wacky. I was trying to do a thumbs up and... 5/14/13 at 5:26am by jtapc90	61	1,234
Documentary Film, Birth Story, about Ina May Gaskin Released on DVD--Exclusive Mothering Discount! started by Melanie Mayo (4/30/13 at 11:29pm)	I'm interviewing Sara Lamm, the Director and Co-Producer of... 5/13/13 at 10:44am by Thais Derich	3	1,294
Half of the food produced in the world is thrown away! started by Monica S (4/26/13 at 4:16pm)	Yeah this is a great idea! 5/11/13 at 10:45pm by tracyamber	1	69
Sleep Disorders Masquerading as A.D.H.D. started by VKHarberRYT (4/30/13 at 5:53pm)	My son always got hyper when overly tired. I can see the... 5/11/13 at 8:32pm by pek64	3	109
Revolutionary baby bottle redesign? started by Monica S (4/26/13 at 2:45pm)	I like it especially if you are breastfeeding and need to... 5/10/13 at 9:55pm by tracyamber	1	89
Looking for healthy, green, ethical products? GoodGuide scientifically rates brands and products. started by Monica S (4/26/13 at 4:09pm)	Gosh I really liked Earth's Best...I'm shocked! I will have to... 5/10/13 at 9:52pm by tracyamber	1	62
The Case for Teaching Kids 'Vagina,' 'Penis,' and 'Vulva' started by mamazee (4/16/13 at 9:17am) 1 2 3	Ugh, I'm definitely avoiding this with my kid. When I was a... 5/10/13 at 7:35am by Cyllya	58	2,903
New York pregnant student penalized for medically necessary absences. started by Monica S (5/7/13 at 4:09pm)	Nice,glad it was resolved too. 5/8/13 at 9:32pm by tracyamber	1	97
Elimination Communication started by VKHarberRYT (4/23/13 at 1:14am)	Is there a "too late" start for ec? I did read somewhere that... 5/8/13 at 8:48pm by deailedlace	7	127
AAP Tells Pediatricians to Support Home Birthing Mothers. started by HWBMama (4/29/13 at 5:11pm)	I agree with the above comments. None of the U.S. medical... 5/8/13 at 9:20am by HWBMama	5	1,759
Drug for Morning Sickness Previously Linked to Birth Defects is now FDA approved started by HWBMama (4/11/13 at 7:07pm)	I predict that sales of Diclectin will drop up here in Canada... 5/6/13 at 4:57am by rachelsmama	8	843
More Proof That Play is Important started by VKHarberRYT (4/25/13 at 12:33am)	Slightly on the same topic..I read the book Play by dr stuart... 5/5/13 at 5:15pm by deailedlace	6	119
A special Mother's Day contest from Boba and Mothering - win a $500 prize! started by Monica S (4/30/13 at 2:44pm)	Sounds awesome! 5/2/13 at 2:00pm by pokeyAC	1	39
Babies Fed Solids Too Early Possibly Leading to Obesity, Diabetes, Eczema, and Celiac Disease started by VKHarberRYT (3/30/13 at 5:43pm) 1 2	I am soooo sorry you went through that! And you were very... 5/2/13 at 1:46pm by pek64	21	2,584
Natal Hypnotherapy Targets Pregnancy Anxiety started by mamazee (4/27/13 at 4:56pm)	I used hypnobabies. It was amazing! The birth wasn't... 4/30/13 at 11:04am by Jennifer Mo	1	68
Study Finds No Harm In Occasional Drink During Pregnancy started by Monica S (4/19/13 at 5:03pm)	I was just in the French Riviera a few weeks ago and ordered... 4/29/13 at 11:15am by Pickle9909	9	1,069