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Lactating mothers and their babies deserve respect: Would you eat in the bathroom?

Lactating mothers and their babies deserve respect: Would you eat in the bathroom?

September 02, 2011 1 Comment Blog mlp

FC&L has partnered with Married with Two Boys to launch a new campaign, Table for Two. More details to come. Please read below for more information about this important cause. By: Sojourner Marable Grimmett, Fox 5 Atlanta, MyAtlantaMoms.com One of the greatest struggles for breastfeedingRead more
Is breastfeeding the link to preventing childhood obesity?

Is breastfeeding the link to preventing childhood obesity?

August 22, 2011 0 Comments Blog mlp

Side note: For some reason, I have been confessing a lot on this blog lol. I am a proud mother of a 4-year old. She is happy, healthy, silly, inquisitive and the most precious aspect of my world. I “loves” her dearly. But, what you may not know (especially since I am such a public [...]Read more
Reducing the baby mama epidemic – Federal government OK’s birth control with no co-pay

Reducing the baby mama epidemic – Federal government OK’s birth control with no co-pay

August 19, 2011 0 Comments Blog, General mlp

Yep, you read the headline right. This is about as big as when the FDA approved Plan B – the morning after pill for over the counter use. Doggit – what will be the excuse be for unwanted and unplanned pregnancies now? Don’t worry, I will wait on your answer…. *crickets*Read more
Teen pregnancy, birds and bees

Teen pregnancy, birds and bees

April 19, 2011 0 Comments Blog mlp

I am sure that you have heard by now that teen birth rates have reached a record low (link). Although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) feels that the rates aren’t low enough – right..absolutely no teen pregnancies? Which means either complete abstinence or 100%Read more
The morning after pill – everyday?

The morning after pill – everyday?

March 22, 2011 0 Comments Blog mlp

I just had to share this article. I have never been a 1-a-day pill advocate. Whether it be vitamins, medication or birth control – I am always inconsistent.  When it comes to birth control, this leaves a tremendous amount of room for error – enough for a 9-month special delivery.  Read more
Birth control and abortion aren’t the same

Birth control and abortion aren’t the same

March 07, 2011 0 Comments Blog mlp

The Washington Post’s On Faith blog recently posed some important questions re: our country’s views on planned pregnancy, abortion and birth control – claiming that with all the strides made in other areas (e.g. civil rights, women’s right’s technology), the US hasRead more

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Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

Reuters/Chicago Tribune: Health Secretary Urges Contraception Compromise U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, in a speech at Georgetown University a few miles from the
Medical success or boondoggle?

Medical success or boondoggle?

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

For more of CNN correspondent Drew Griffin’s investigation of India’s experimental embryonic stem cell therapy, watch “CNN Presents: Selling a
Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

Forget Angry Birds. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool for improving your overall fitness if you give it half a chance. Whether you’re a couch potato looking to