Positive Breastfeeding News, 14-20 Feb
- Jill DeLorenzo
- Feb 21, 2016
- 3 min read
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Former Tuscaloosa Police officer wins breastfeeding lawsuit - A jury has ruled in favor of the former Tuscaloosa Police officer, Stephanie Hicks, who said she was forced to quit because the department wouldn't accommodate her need to breastfeed. A federal jury agreed Friday that the city owes her $374,000 in damages.
Breast-feeding breaks now part of Iowa bar exam - Iowa's Board of Law Examiners has clarified its policies to allow new moms time to breast-feed during the Iowa Bar Exam, which they must pass before practicing law in Iowa, said Dave Ewert, assistant director for admissions for the Iowa Bar Exam.
Support for Breast-Feeding, In a Multitude of Ways - As the leading author of new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Alison Stuebe insists that, given timely information, professional and workplace support, and hands-on help when needed, many more women would breast-feed their babies, and do so exclusively for the first half year of life, as recommended by the college, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization.
Why breastfeed? - Syed Mohammad Ali discusses increased emphasis on breastfeeding as one relatively easy way to have a significant impact on lowering the existing child mortality rate in Pakistan.
FEATURED FAN OF THE WEEK
Jenna Mde is the #PositiveBreastfeeding Fan of the Week. Her post this week sharing a positive experience on a Delta flight has gone viral and was picked up by many media outlets.
"As a breastfeeding mother to triplets, it's important that I not miss a breast-pumping session, especially when traveling. Yesterday, two flight attendants, Kaitlin K and Loretta, on my flight from Atlanta to Dallas-Love Field, allowed me to sit in an empty first class seat for more space and privacy while I pumped in flight. They offered me snacks and provided TONS of water during my pumping session. Additionally, on my return flight this afternoon, the Dallas-Love Field gate attendant, Talesa, offered me an empty first-class seat so I could do the same. I am incredibly grateful for the lengths these individuals took to make my role as momma much easier and impressed by the advocacy this company has provided for breast-feeding and pumping. Thank you, #Delta for making being away from my babies a bit more bearable!"
Delta has a #positivebreastfeeding policy: "Delta fully supports a woman’s right to breast-feed on board Delta and Delta Connection aircraft and in Delta facilities. Breast pumps are allowed on board."
Media outlets covering this story have included Fortune, Today, Fox News, Huffington Post, Christian Science Monitor, Cosmopolitan, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Parenting, PopSugar Moms, Yahoo 7 News, Daily Mail, Stuff.co.nz, GoodtoKnow, Newser, News.com.au, Huffington Post UK, WTNH Connecticut News, and The Stir.
Thank you, Jenna, for keeping it positive! To be considered as our featured fan of the week, comment with your photo and story under the weekly "Fan of the Week" post in the main event.
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