Why World Breastfeeding Week? Because Women Who Breastfeed Need All the Help They Can Get

August 1, 2017, 7:40 am

World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, is organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and supported by organizations such as UNICEF and the WHO. The overarching goal is to provide advocacy for breastfeeding policy, education about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding, and encouragement for women who choose to breastfeed. This year World Breastfeeding Week […]

Why I March, Again

January 24, 2017, 9:23 am

I didn’t want to go to the Women’s March in Los Angeles on Saturday. It was tough getting there, given the number of people trying to take public transportation at the same time. I didn’t hear any of the speeches because the PA system was too small. And I didn’t make it all the way […]

How Affordable Care Act Repeal Threatens Breast Health and What You Can Do

January 12, 2017, 9:32 am

As I write this, the Senate is pulling an all-night “vote-a-rama” session. Their goal is to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Their vote lays the groundwork for dismantling the ACA in the coming weeks. Repealing the Affordable Care Act, with no plan for its replacement, is cruel and foolish. First, it […]

New Year, New Breast Life Website Changes

January 5, 2017, 10:59 am

It’s a new year and the right time to make some long overdue changes to The Breast Life. Brands, much like people, must grow and evolve. So what’s in store for this new Breast Life? It aligns with my personal goals. I’m a writer. That’s who I am. I write blogs, books, plays, and stand-up […]