Nursing On the News!

A local news station began working on a story about health insurance plans covering breast pumps for nursing mothers. Recently, there’s been some national discussion about the Affordable Care Act and its provisions for lactation supplies–the bill doesn’t specify what type of pump the insurance plans should provide.

I had no idea this was an issue; . . . → Read More: Nursing On the News!

Civic Duty: Lactating and Jury Duty

I’ve been summoned to jury duty! I have to tell you, readers, I’m excited about it. As soon as I got the summons, I imagined an entire day sitting in a chair reading a book. Nobody will poop on me. Nobody will even talk to me. And I’ll get to eat lunch all by . . . → Read More: Civic Duty: Lactating and Jury Duty

World Breastfeeding Week Gift – The Affordable Care Act

I woke up this morning to the best news! You may have heard already, but it was announced a few days ago that the Affordable Care Act is now a reality! The Affordable Care Act ensures that women’s care visits are covered by insurance – without copay. This includes well-women visits, domestic violence screening . . . → Read More: World Breastfeeding Week Gift – The Affordable Care Act