They say that some people are naturally cheerful, and this grants them emotional protection from their troubles throughout their lives. Whether she was born with it, or it was the result of growing up in a loving and responsive family, RivkA Matitya z"l had this quality. And her cheerfulness was … [Read more...]
Fashion, Heblish, and Halacha: Interesting Links #10
October 17, 2010 by
To start off the week, here are some links for your enjoyment: Rabbi Ari Kahn cited my post, The Day is Short and the Work is Great, in a talk he gave about leaving onions and garlic out overnight. For the record *I* did not say that a kollel guy told me about it, a commenter did. Mrs. S. … [Read more...]
Why I’m in Favor of “Breastfeeding” Breaks for Spanish Dads
October 1, 2010 by
Image via Wikipedia Ridiculous, right? According to an article on CNN, Spanish men will get breastfeeding leave equivalent to that of women: The European Union Court of Justice has ruled that working fathers in Spain have the same right to breastfeeding leave as do moms. Thursday's ruling … [Read more...]
Fasting on Yom Kippur During Pregnancy
September 15, 2010 by
Yom Kippur begins this Friday evening, September 17, and continues until Saturday evening. According to the Shulchan Aruch, the Code of Jewish Law, pregnant and nursing women are required to fast both on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement ) and Tisha B'Av (9 Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of … [Read more...]
Guest Posts: Islamic Breastfeeding, Volunteering and Rosh Hashanah
September 1, 2010 by
I have three posts up at other sites that you may find interesting. If you enjoy them, show the hosts some love by leaving a comment or sharing the link. On Green Prophet, I reviewed the book A Fading Art: Understanding Breastfeeding in the Middle East. It was interesting to read how Islamic … [Read more...]
An Insider’s View of Tipat Chalav
July 21, 2010 by
"Nurse Yachne" shared the following in response to the post on Tipat Chalav: What Parents Need to Know. Tipat Chalav (well-baby clinic) policies are often imposed top-down. About twelve years ago when I was a school nurse, we all held meetings together with the Tipat Chalav nurses. A decision … [Read more...]
Review of Newly Revised Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
July 18, 2010 by
When I opened my new copy of the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (WAB), I wondered whether LLL made the correct decision by retaining the original title. The current edition, by leading lactation experts Diane Weissinger, Diana West and Teresa Pitman (all of whom I know and respect), is a complete … [Read more...]
Is Public Breastfeeding Immodest? An Orthodox Jewish Perspective
July 8, 2010 by
Welcome to the July 2010 Carnival of Nursing in Public This post was written for inclusion in the Carnival of Nursing in PublicNursingFreedom.org. All week, July 5-9, we will be featuring articles and posts about nursing in public ("NIP"). See the bottom of this post for more information. *** … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Cosmetic Breast Surgery in Israel
June 22, 2010 by
The rate of cosmetic breast surgery is growing rapidly in Israel and abroad. But young women and teenagers don't always consider the impact their surgery will have on breastfeeding. Even though women are often told differently, all types of breast surgery can affect breastfeeding. At the La Leche … [Read more...]
Interesting Links #6: Preparing for Breastfeeding and Getting Help and More
June 14, 2010 by
On Shomer Shekalim, I have a guest post up on preparing for breastfeeding and getting help after birth. My reader interview at Cooking Manager today is with myself. Read about my mother's unique cooking style and how it influenced me. Haveil Havalim is now up at Ima on the Bima. Last week's … [Read more...]
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