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Breastfeeding on the Big Screen

The bOOb Lady — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:50:03 +0000

For a fascinating look at how boob-feeding appears on the big screen, pick up this month’s issue of Mothering Magazine on “Reel Milk.” The author, Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis, points out that very few family friendly films (those that are G rated) feature the best-for-baby approach to nourishing our children. Films that do feature a nipple at work “seem to be shot from a heterosexual male perspective, emphasizing the sexual objectification of breasts that permeates American cinema. For a full list of films, visit http://reelmilk.blogspot.com.

New 24/7 Support for Breastfeeding Boobs

The bOOb Lady — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:48:14 +0000

Breastfeeding.123.com reports on the La Leche League’s brand new toll-free 24-hour helpline for breastfeeding moms. Check it out!

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Boobs Book Uncovered

The bOOb Lady — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:09:46 +0000

Please welcome to the world the cover for my book, available this October from Seal Press. Give it up for my girls, please!

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Support for Fully-Employed Boobs

The bOOb Lady — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:04:20 +0000

Adjusting to a new baby and the breastfeeding life isn’t always easy. Between multiple feedings and diaper changes, it can be an added chore to figure out which products are the most helpful or useful. That’s why this list from Breastfeeding 1-2-3 is so amazing. Angela’s done all the research and pulled together the breast books, blogs, clothing, and other accessories you might need (including bras and beast pumps). If you’re looking for some terrific nursing resources, check out this link. It will definitely lighten up your load and give your boobs a needed break.

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Offensive Boobs

The bOOb Lady — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:17:24 +0000

Heard the one about the woman thrown off a plane for refusing to cover her baby’s head when breastfeeding? It’s no joke. Seated by the window at the back of the plane next to her hubby, she could hardly be considered in-flight entertainment. But the flight attendant—genderless, by all accounts—found the sight of a mother nursing a child to be “offensive.”

While it sounds bizarre, this story is similar to one reported back in July. In that case, readers objected to the mere image of a breastfeeding baby on the cover of BabyTalk, a free publication targeted to (big surprise here) new moms. Letter writers used words like “gross,” or said they were “shocked to see a giant breast on the cover of your magazine.” One woman considered it a form of flashing, stating “I don’t want my son or husband to accidentally see a breast they didn’t want to see.”

Accidentally? In some cultures, women’s breasts are purposely left uncovered at all times, making it easy for them to do the centuries-old job nature intended: feeding babies. What’s unnatural are boobs deliberately hiked up by some tits-on-a-platter bra, á la Victoria’s Secret.

In today’s civilized society, women must stage “nurse-ins” and lobby for laws to protect their right to breastfeed in public. But there’s no legislation shielding our eyes from the endless images of provocatively-posed models in their skivvies–ready for work or play in a pair of indispensable stiletto heels. These airbrushed, photo-shopped, cartoon bosoms could poke out an eye, or two! One wonders whether the above-mentioned reader has any concern for the continuous over-exposure to suggestive lingerie ads. It could leave the impression that breasts can only be appreciated for their erotic value.

Guess it’s all in how you look at boobs.

Bra Trend #2: New Look in Lingerie Models

The bOOb Lady — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:49:42 +0000

Expectant moms are often described as radiant, but who knew they’d shine their brightest in lingerie? Bella Materna’s runway models at the Lingerie Americas New York trade show this summer were stunning. I watched as bra buyers, usually surrounded by spray-tanned, uber-thin models, were treated to a new site: real pregnant women in the finest maternity wear. Bella Materna’s five year old Seattle-based business is booming, with women snapping up their sexy and fully functional lacy nursing bras, cute camis, nursing sports bras and loungewear. Their transitional maternity line was created to outfit the morphing mommy-body from zero to delivery and back again.

Even when you’re not pregnant, finding the right fit can be the biggest challenge in buying a bra. No worries, since Bella Materna keeps a fit specialist on hand five days a week. You’ll find bras ranging from 32-40, in C-G cups. And even if you order the wrong size, they’ve got a quick and easy return policy. Bella Materna is definitely on the cutting edge of a new trend in bump-inspired lingerie. For more in the sexy, mommy-to-be category, check out Agent Provocateur’s line of maternity and postnatal wear. What better way to celebrate your new baby than to look and feel beautiful at the same time?