The Cultural Expectations of Breastfeeding
It’s one of the most culturally powerful symbols out there: the image of a mother nursing her baby. Though the decision to breastfeed is a personal one, that choice can flare into everything from...
View ArticleFrom Home Births to Maternity Wards and Back Again
Despite being riskier than hospital births, home births are becoming more popular. Having a baby at home helps new mothers avoid medical interventions that are common in hospitals. Way back in 1955,...
View ArticleWhen Breastfeeding Was a Civic Duty
Criticizing the choices a woman makes and surmising that said action is directly responsible for society’s woes is a common refrain throughout history. One of the most persistent themes of attack is on...
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