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Your Genes, Your Rights

August 25, 2011
By Sandra Park, Staff Attorney, ACLU Women’s Rights Project When you hear about patents on human genes, women’s rights might not immediately come to mind. Yet, a woman’s right to access medical care, make informed medical decisions, and benefit from scientific research is at the core of this issue...
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The Education Front of The War on Women

August 25, 2011
What constitutes a “War on Women?” Is it the daily headlines about attacks on reproductive rights? Or is it more than that? Working at a women’s rights organization, especially one that works on many issues, I can tell you right now that the “War on Women” has many fronts. Some are in the headlines...

Get Crafty for Congress Blog-a-thon: Make Your Own Superhero Cape!

August 10, 2011
Today, moms and kids across the country are putting on super hero capes and coming together for a national day of action to ask our Senators to be superheros for kids and support comprehensive chemicals reform! Toxic chemicals found in everyday items such as canned goods, plastic wrappers, cookware...
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Easy Felt and Grosgrain Ribbon Cape

August 10, 2011
Making a cape for your little superhero at home is easier than you think! Using felt and grosgrain ribbon, I fashioned a cape for one of my little helpers so that she could fly around my house and use her super powers to help save the day! Here's How: Materials Needed: 4 Felt Squares (approx 8.5...
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Superhero Capes Round-Up

August 10, 2011
Superhero Capes Round-Up contrasting lining and applique; includes pattern The Long Thread made from fleece, easy with minimal sewing Diary of a Quilter made from a t-shirt with minimal sewing Acire Adventures uses 1 yard of fabric and machine sewn Yours 'til Niagara Falls uses a serger and 1 yard...

Breastfeeding While Breadwinning--Helping Working Moms Understand Their Rights

August 3, 2011
When I gave birth last year, I was certain I wanted to breastfeed my baby and I assumed it would be pretty straightforward: breast + baby = food, right? Our bodies were built for this and women have been doing it for thousands of years, I thought, so it shouldn’t be too hard. Boy was I wrong! Eight...
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Lack of Support a Real Hindrance to Nursing Mothers

August 3, 2011
Even though my mother raised four children at a time when formula was considered superior to breastfeeding – hence why we were all bottle-fed – I always knew I would breastfeed my children. I remember taking early childhood development courses as part of my work in AmeriCorps in the late ‘90s, and...
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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

August 3, 2011
Growing up, I was not your typical little girl. I never dreamed of finding my Prince Charming. I never planned my “Big Fat Mexican Wedding”. And, I never imagined that I would be a mother. When my childhood friends were out playing house, I was playing office. When they played with their dolls, I...
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When Breastfeeding Doesn't Come Easy

August 3, 2011
Cross-posted from the Tiki Tiki blog . When I relocated to the U.S. from Ecuador and met my husband, we got married and a year later I got pregnant; what a blessing, we were so excited. During a prenatal care visit, my awesome doctor asked me if I was going to breastfeed. I found the question a bit...

The importance of breastfeeding from a pediatrician's perspective

August 3, 2011
As a physician, I have had many opportunities to see how important the support I provide is to mothers' feeding decision. I deal with many women for whom public nursing is difficult because of the disapproving looks and comments they receive. From letting them know of their rights to breastfeed...
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