Michelle Obama Urged to Speak Out for Breastfeeding
Michelle Obama breastfed both her daughters and advocates are hoping she will use the platform of her anti-obesity campaign to promote breastfeeding and share her own experiences.
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N.Y.C. Maternal Death Review Struggles for Life
Eleven major hospitals in New York City do not participate in a state initiative to review maternal deaths, although the city has the highest number of maternal deaths in the nation. The lead manager of the reviews says that could be fatal for the effort.
Midwives Fight AMA to Provide Black Maternal Care
A black midwives’ conference next week follows an AMA salvo against home-birth attendants. A conference organizer says black women need more of the holistic care midwives provide, not less. Fourth in a series on black maternal health.
She’s Young, Black, Beautiful and STD-Free
It may be national awareness month for sexually transmitted disease, but Malena Amusa has had the topic on her mind for more than a year as she upholds her commitment to staying STD-free.
Social Change a New Focus for India Women’s Forum
The Mumbai terrorist attacks spurred one women’s business advocate in India to change her focus. She used to hammer away at the glass ceiling. Now she adds a plan to train corporate women to change society.
Midwives Fight AMA to Provide Black Maternal Care
A black midwives’ conference next week follows an AMA salvo against home-birth attendants. A conference organizer says black women need more of the holistic care midwives provide, not less. Third in a series on black maternal health.
‘Bad Mommy’ Bloggers Make Good Money At It
“Bad-mommy” bloggers update maternal angst and virtually and viscerally connect with each other in ways previous generations could only dream of. Many at the recent BlogHer conference left their keyboards behind for some quick reality checks.
N.Y.C. Maternal Death Review Struggles for Life
Eleven major hospitals in New York City do not participate in a state initiative to review maternal deaths, although the city has the highest number of maternal deaths in the nation. The lead manager of the reviews says that could be fatal for the effort.
Hair Weaves Tangle Self-Image for Black Women
As hair weaves and wigs have become more popular among African American women, writer Malena Amusa finds an embrace of femininity in their use as well as a broader cultural rejection of natural black beauty.
