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from www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why do I feel a wave of sadness before breastfeeding?

D-MER is a condition that causes brief feelings of sadness during breastfeeding, distinguishing it from postpartum depression.

'It is encouraging progress' - rise in number of babies still being breastfed at three months as supports promoted

Breastfeeding rates in Ireland are rising, highlighting improvements in support for nursing mothers. More than 60% breastfeed at birth, and 42% continue at three months.
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Breastfeeding While On Your Period 101: Boosting Milk Supply

The return of menstruation may initially affect breastfeeding, influencing milk supply and requiring adjustment for both mother and baby.

Breastfeeding Can Be Beautiful, And It Can Also Be Painful - Here Are 13 Brutally Honest Stories About What It Was Like For These Women

Black Breastfeeding Week emphasizes the personal nature of breastfeeding decisions, inviting honest reflections from Black women about their experiences.

Breastfeeding While On Your Period 101: Boosting Milk Supply

The return of menstruation may initially affect breastfeeding, influencing milk supply and requiring adjustment for both mother and baby.

Breastfeeding Can Be Beautiful, And It Can Also Be Painful - Here Are 13 Brutally Honest Stories About What It Was Like For These Women

Black Breastfeeding Week emphasizes the personal nature of breastfeeding decisions, inviting honest reflections from Black women about their experiences.
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Breastfeeding org worker sued for calling trans mother's breastfeeding a "dangerous fetish" - LGBTQ Nation

The legal dispute highlights tensions between views on transgender parenting and traditional perspectives on breastfeeding.

Yes, trans women can breastfeed too. Here's why it's good for both mum and baby

Trans women can breastfeed, Trans women's breast milk is healthy and nutritious

Breastfeeding org worker sued for calling trans mother's breastfeeding a "dangerous fetish" - LGBTQ Nation

The legal dispute highlights tensions between views on transgender parenting and traditional perspectives on breastfeeding.

Yes, trans women can breastfeed too. Here's why it's good for both mum and baby

Trans women can breastfeed, Trans women's breast milk is healthy and nutritious
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#workplace-support

A breast pump startup wants to give working mothers more of their day back

MilkMate simplifies breastfeeding for working mothers, enhancing productivity and encouraging healthier workplace support.

Startup promises to save working moms 23 days a year in office breast-pumping time

Breastfeeding poses challenges for working mothers due to time-consuming pumping sessions and lack of support in the workplace.

A breast pump startup wants to give working mothers more of their day back

MilkMate simplifies breastfeeding for working mothers, enhancing productivity and encouraging healthier workplace support.

Startup promises to save working moms 23 days a year in office breast-pumping time

Breastfeeding poses challenges for working mothers due to time-consuming pumping sessions and lack of support in the workplace.
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#infant-health
from www.bbc.com
1 month ago

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Baby gut microbiomes exhibit three distinct profiles, influencing nutrient absorption and infection risk.
B. breve may enhance nutrient utilization in breastfed infants, while E. faecalis may pose health risks.
Microbiome composition is influenced by various factors, but breastfeeding does not directly impact it.
from Alternative Medicine Magazine
2 months ago

How To Prevent Oral Thrush in Your Newborn

Oral thrush in newborns can be prevented through proper breastfeeding practices, hygiene, and early symptom detection.

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Baby gut microbiomes exhibit three distinct profiles, influencing nutrient absorption and infection risk.
B. breve may enhance nutrient utilization in breastfed infants, while E. faecalis may pose health risks.
Microbiome composition is influenced by various factors, but breastfeeding does not directly impact it.

How To Prevent Oral Thrush in Your Newborn

Oral thrush in newborns can be prevented through proper breastfeeding practices, hygiene, and early symptom detection.
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#parenting

Miss Manners: Nobody acknowledges that it's a very intrusive question

Breastfeeding discussions can be intrusive and uncomfortable, prompting Miss Manners to suggest witty comebacks or dismissive stares as responses.

Ricky Bee Is Teaching Dads How To Be Men On TikTok

Ricky Banzali combines humor with practical advice to address breastfeeding issues, making parenting challenges relatable to new parents.

Chocolate-Oat Lactation Cookies

Lactation cookies can be a tasty way for breastfeeding parents to boost milk production.

Yes, trans women can breastfeed too. Here's why it's good for both mum and baby

Trans women can breastfeed, and it is healthy and safe for both mother and baby.

My husband said he wants to divorce because I breastfed my son: 'Now they've been in another man's mouth'

Breastfeeding causing marital conflict; husband accuses wife of 'incest'.

Miss Manners: Nobody acknowledges that it's a very intrusive question

Breastfeeding discussions can be intrusive and uncomfortable, prompting Miss Manners to suggest witty comebacks or dismissive stares as responses.

Ricky Bee Is Teaching Dads How To Be Men On TikTok

Ricky Banzali combines humor with practical advice to address breastfeeding issues, making parenting challenges relatable to new parents.

Chocolate-Oat Lactation Cookies

Lactation cookies can be a tasty way for breastfeeding parents to boost milk production.

Yes, trans women can breastfeed too. Here's why it's good for both mum and baby

Trans women can breastfeed, and it is healthy and safe for both mother and baby.

My husband said he wants to divorce because I breastfed my son: 'Now they've been in another man's mouth'

Breastfeeding causing marital conflict; husband accuses wife of 'incest'.
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#motherhood
from www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Like a cheese grater raking across my nipple': why I kept trying to breastfeed for so long

The intense emotional and physical challenges of early motherhood can be overwhelming and filled with unexpected fears and pain.

"He's Sucking The Life Out Of Me" - Black Celebrity Moms Get Brutally Honest About Breastfeeding

Highlighting breastfeeding experiences of Black women can help counter negative stereotypes.

I won't breastfeed my baby because I don't want saggy boobs - trolls say I'm selfish but it grosses me out

The article discusses a mother's decision not to breastfeed due to concerns about the appearance of her breasts post-pregnancy.

Truth flows from the hearts of moms in Traditional Medicinals' Mother's Milk Tea ad

Celebration of real mothers using Organic Mother's Milk Tea in unscripted commercial.

Like a cheese grater raking across my nipple': why I kept trying to breastfeed for so long

The intense emotional and physical challenges of early motherhood can be overwhelming and filled with unexpected fears and pain.

"He's Sucking The Life Out Of Me" - Black Celebrity Moms Get Brutally Honest About Breastfeeding

Highlighting breastfeeding experiences of Black women can help counter negative stereotypes.

I won't breastfeed my baby because I don't want saggy boobs - trolls say I'm selfish but it grosses me out

The article discusses a mother's decision not to breastfeed due to concerns about the appearance of her breasts post-pregnancy.

Truth flows from the hearts of moms in Traditional Medicinals' Mother's Milk Tea ad

Celebration of real mothers using Organic Mother's Milk Tea in unscripted commercial.
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I Spoke With A Doula About The Stigma Between Black Women And Breastfeeding - Here's What I Learned

Breastfeeding stigma among Black women arises from cultural history and societal shame, impacting their confidence and decisions around nursing.

Lip Tie In Babies And Toddlers: Practical Tips That You Need To Know " Read Now!

Lip ties are common in babies, not generally dangerous, and can easily be treated.
Severity of lip ties can affect feeding and future speech development.

Fleur East backs campaign by breastfeeding on Tube

Empowering mothers to breastfeed in public is crucial for societal acceptance and support.
#tongue-tie-procedures
from www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Pediatricians Warn Against Overuse of Tongue-Tie Surgeries

Tongue-tie procedures should be done only for infants with severely tethered tongues to avoid unnecessary interventions and costs.

Lactation Consultant Group Investigates Tongue-Tie Advocate

The national body that certifies lactation consultants is investigating a consultant in Boise, Idaho for pushing an unproven procedure on new mothers.
Tongue-tie procedures, which have become increasingly popular, have little evidence of helping babies breastfeed and come with risks of complications.

Pediatricians Warn Against Overuse of Tongue-Tie Surgeries

Tongue-tie procedures should be done only for infants with severely tethered tongues to avoid unnecessary interventions and costs.

Lactation Consultant Group Investigates Tongue-Tie Advocate

The national body that certifies lactation consultants is investigating a consultant in Boise, Idaho for pushing an unproven procedure on new mothers.
Tongue-tie procedures, which have become increasingly popular, have little evidence of helping babies breastfeed and come with risks of complications.
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5 months ago

The darkest period of my life': I struggled to breastfeed then a drug sent me spiralling

Struggles with breastfeeding can lead to seeking private lactation consultants and off-label medication use.

Pediatricians Reverse Decades-Old Advice Against HIV-Positive Mothers Breastfeeding

People with HIV on effective medications can breastfeed to reduce transmission risk to less than 1%.

"Insane but not surprising": banned breastfeeding billboard sparks heated debate

The banning of a breastfeeding billboard ad highlights the continued stigma and double standards surrounding female bodies in advertising.

The baby milk culture wars: "A formula feeding mother is only ever recognised as a sign of a failed breastfeeding policy"

Irish supermarket Aldi launches own-brand infant formula amid high prices of leading brands, impacting financially strained mothers.

Women Who Have Had A Breast Reduction Are Sharing The Unexpected Truths They Wish They Had Known

Breast reduction surgery can impact breastfeeding.
Surgeon recommendations and insurance approvals are crucial for successful surgery outcomes.

OnlyFans stars bypass Instagram nudity filter by fake breastfeeding

Instagram allows 'active breastfeeding' as an exception to its no nudity policy
OnlyFans stars exploit Instagram's policy loophole with nude videos featuring baby dolls

Trans Women Produce Excellent Milk, Scientists Say

Breast milk from trans women is just as good for babies as that from birthing mothers.
Trans women can induce breastfeeding effectively through hormone therapy.
#mental-health

I Always Pictured Breastfeeding my Kids. Then My Psychiatrist Recommended Against It.

Breastfeeding is not always recommended for individuals with certain mental health conditions.
Formula feeding can help protect sleep and offset health risks associated with mental illness episodes.

Consider The Benefits Of Co Sleeping For Better Rest

Co sleeping is one of those things that people either love or hate.Some people will tell you it is the worst decision in the world, while others will go on and on about how great it is for your child and your family.While there are drawbacks to nearly every parenting decision you can make, there are benefits to them too, co sleeping is no exception.

Food And Mood: Understanding The Diet-Brain Connection

The study of the diet-brain connection can also be referred to as the gut-brain connection, food and mood, and nutritional psychiatry.As the title suggests, it means that what we eat can have direct impacts on our brains which ultimately reflects the level of our moods as well.Accordingly, when we eat highly nutritious food in the right way, it not only nourishes us but also helps in improving our mood.

I Always Pictured Breastfeeding my Kids. Then My Psychiatrist Recommended Against It.

Breastfeeding is not always recommended for individuals with certain mental health conditions.
Formula feeding can help protect sleep and offset health risks associated with mental illness episodes.

Consider The Benefits Of Co Sleeping For Better Rest

Co sleeping is one of those things that people either love or hate.Some people will tell you it is the worst decision in the world, while others will go on and on about how great it is for your child and your family.While there are drawbacks to nearly every parenting decision you can make, there are benefits to them too, co sleeping is no exception.

Food And Mood: Understanding The Diet-Brain Connection

The study of the diet-brain connection can also be referred to as the gut-brain connection, food and mood, and nutritional psychiatry.As the title suggests, it means that what we eat can have direct impacts on our brains which ultimately reflects the level of our moods as well.Accordingly, when we eat highly nutritious food in the right way, it not only nourishes us but also helps in improving our mood.
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A Mom's Honest & Raw Video Brings An Uncommon Postpartum Condition To Light

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a sudden emotional 'drop' that some women experience just before a milk release.
D-MER is hormonally driven and related to the chemicals in a postpartum body, rather than psychological factors.

Breastfeeding lowers risk of childhood obesity - no matter the mother's weight: study

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity regardless of the mother's BMI.
Each additional month of breastfeeding is associated with lower child BMI scores, especially for mothers who were overweight or obese before pregnancy.

A Mom Is Facing Backlash For Breastfeeding Her Baby On An "All Ages" Disney World Ride

A mom breastfeeding on a Disney World ride went viral, resulting in mom-shaming online.
The image was initially shared by the mom's cousin on Instagram, celebrating her as an exemplary mom.
People criticized the safety of breastfeeding on a ride and accused the mom of seeking attention.
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The 10+ Best Pumping Essentials

Most women will pump at some point during their postpartum journey, and there is a lot more to pumping than one might realize.From flanges and proper storage of breastmilk to nipple sizing, you need to know all of the ins and outs to use a breast pump and pumping essentials.Get the most out of your pumping sessions and protect your breasts with these helpful tips and information you need to know.

Why Do So Many Men Emotionally Withdraw From Their Families?

There are a lot of tropes about fathers, but one tends to stick out the most: the distant dad.He's there, he's present - sort of - but he seems far away.He's the dad on Stranger Things who reads the paper at breakfast and doesn't really seem to engage with his family; he's the dad who comes home from work and immediately retreats to the den.

Opinion | What We Know About How to Save Kids' Lives

MOGADISHU, Somalia Hunger and loss make up a kaleidoscope in Somalia, but one scene stands out in my visit: A mom, Fardosa Ahmed, confides shyly that she had eight children but lost four of them, and now she fears she may lose a fifth, her daughter Catiko, who is sick, weak and motionless.The tremble in Fardosa's voice offers a reminder of the prospective human cost of the famine that, as I wrote in my last column, is looming this spring.

How many calories do I need to consume per day?

There is no precise number of calories that a human has to consume per day because each person has different needs.When we talk about calories, we are talking about the energy a person needs: energy for the body to continue functioning, for our hearts to beat, for us to be able to breathe, for the brain to be active, to be able to carry out daily tasks etc.

The 10+ Best Pumping Essentials

Most women will pump at some point during their postpartum journey, and there is a lot more to pumping than one might realize.From flanges and proper storage of breastmilk to nipple sizing, you need to know all of the ins and outs to use a breast pump and pumping essentials.Get the most out of your pumping sessions and protect your breasts with these helpful tips and information you need to know.

Why Do So Many Men Emotionally Withdraw From Their Families?

There are a lot of tropes about fathers, but one tends to stick out the most: the distant dad.He's there, he's present - sort of - but he seems far away.He's the dad on Stranger Things who reads the paper at breakfast and doesn't really seem to engage with his family; he's the dad who comes home from work and immediately retreats to the den.

Opinion | What We Know About How to Save Kids' Lives

MOGADISHU, Somalia Hunger and loss make up a kaleidoscope in Somalia, but one scene stands out in my visit: A mom, Fardosa Ahmed, confides shyly that she had eight children but lost four of them, and now she fears she may lose a fifth, her daughter Catiko, who is sick, weak and motionless.The tremble in Fardosa's voice offers a reminder of the prospective human cost of the famine that, as I wrote in my last column, is looming this spring.

How many calories do I need to consume per day?

There is no precise number of calories that a human has to consume per day because each person has different needs.When we talk about calories, we are talking about the energy a person needs: energy for the body to continue functioning, for our hearts to beat, for us to be able to breathe, for the brain to be active, to be able to carry out daily tasks etc.
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With Baby #3, John Legend Has An Action-Packed Morning Routine

John Legend just welcomed his second daughter, named Esti Maxine, with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, making them a family of five.While he's not new to fatherhood, Legend has recently shared that adding one more person into his morning mix made his life much busier.Talking with WSJ Magazine, Legend opened up about parenting and welcoming his newest baby, Esti, last month.

My Husband Is a Good Man. But at Home, He Acts Like a Clueless Intern.

My liquefied brain is leaking out my nipples.This is the only reasonable explanation for how I feel postpartum.I'm breastfeeding the newborn on the couch as my 3-year-old rips through the living room screaming "Chaos!Chaos!Chaos!" - a war cry she refashioned from my protestations.She shreds magazines and scatters the detritus as my husband, father to these two tiny humans, unloads the dishwasher.
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Most health claims about infant formula have no scientific basis

The main claim of baby formula is that it helps with the development of the baby's brain.Emma Kim (Getty Images/Image Source) Infant formula, like many other consumer products, uses science to sell itself.Some of the most frequent attributions are that these products benefit the development of the baby's brain or immune system or that they promote the child's growth.

How To Finally Stop Baby Hiccups, Once And For All

Hiccups are infuriating.Their force flings babies about in their bassinets and irritates adults who wolf down their dinners.But even more frustrating is how little we know about how to cure hiccups.At this point, the scientific hiccup advice reads like fiction - scare yourself, eat a spoonful of sugar, and hope for the best.

Baby Formula Industry Misleads People With Its Marketing, World Health Organization Says

Makers of infant formula use misleading marketing and aggressive lobbying tactics to drive sales in a $55 billion-a-year industry, according to a three-paper series from the World Health Organization.Manufacturers make unsubstantiated claims about their products, such as that they are very similar to actual breast milk or can ease infants' discomfort, say the WHO papers published Tuesday in The Lancet medical journal calling for an industry crackdown.

Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows

Dense breast tissue has been associated with up to a four times higher risk of breast cancer.However, a new study suggests few women view breast density as a significant risk factor.The study, published in JAMA Network Open, surveyed 1,858 women ages 40 to 76 years from 2019 to 2020 who reported having recently undergone mammography, had no history of breast cancer and had heard of breast density.

Most health claims about infant formula have no scientific basis

The main claim of baby formula is that it helps with the development of the baby's brain.Emma Kim (Getty Images/Image Source) Infant formula, like many other consumer products, uses science to sell itself.Some of the most frequent attributions are that these products benefit the development of the baby's brain or immune system or that they promote the child's growth.

How To Finally Stop Baby Hiccups, Once And For All

Hiccups are infuriating.Their force flings babies about in their bassinets and irritates adults who wolf down their dinners.But even more frustrating is how little we know about how to cure hiccups.At this point, the scientific hiccup advice reads like fiction - scare yourself, eat a spoonful of sugar, and hope for the best.

Baby Formula Industry Misleads People With Its Marketing, World Health Organization Says

Makers of infant formula use misleading marketing and aggressive lobbying tactics to drive sales in a $55 billion-a-year industry, according to a three-paper series from the World Health Organization.Manufacturers make unsubstantiated claims about their products, such as that they are very similar to actual breast milk or can ease infants' discomfort, say the WHO papers published Tuesday in The Lancet medical journal calling for an industry crackdown.

Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows

Dense breast tissue has been associated with up to a four times higher risk of breast cancer.However, a new study suggests few women view breast density as a significant risk factor.The study, published in JAMA Network Open, surveyed 1,858 women ages 40 to 76 years from 2019 to 2020 who reported having recently undergone mammography, had no history of breast cancer and had heard of breast density.
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These Parents Didn't Give Birth, But They Are Breastfeeding Their Babies

Bekki Hockman, who runs a Facebook group for non-gestational parents who wish to breastfeed, experienced a lot of pain and disappointment on her journey to motherhood."I had tried for over 20 years to get pregnant: miscarriages, failed IUIs, failed IVF, surgeries.Literally the entire - everything," she told HuffPost.
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Breastfeeding rates are still dismal, despite my 35 years of campaigning | Letters

In 1987, my friend Kate and I stood in the middle of Yeovil high street with a very small white coffin.It was empty, but we wanted something eye-catching for passersby so that we could explain how baby milk formula manufacturers were relentlessly flogging formula to new mothers.Over 30 years later, and after much campaigning, I asked a question in the House of Lords in 2020 on the prevalence of breastfeeding in the UK.

The one change that didn't work: I pounded through exercise classes until my doctor prescribed rest

Picturing myself during the last three years is a lot like looking at a childhood photo.I know that it's me, but the gulf between selves is wide.Personally, I was grief-stricken.My mother died in the summer of 2020, alone in a London hospice, while the prime minister and his top officials partied in Westminster.

Parents Are Confessing Their Biggest "Parenting Regrets," And It's Insightful, But Heartbreaking

We recently asked parents of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their biggest parenting regrets.Here are the eye-opening results:

2. "Worrying about breastfeeding.In the UK, it's rammed down your throat, and you're all but shamed for considering anything else.As long as baby is fed and happy, who cares how they are fed?

Mothers Are Candidly Sharing The Biggest Lies They Were Told About Having Kids

14. "That you'll eventually get your body back.HA!Besides the fact that is hard to lose weight, sometimes you just don't have the time or the energy to diet and exercise, especially after a C section.Sometimes all I want to do is watch TV in my PJs.If I had a dollar for every time someone has said I'd loose weight by breastfeeding, I'd be fuckin' rich.

What It Really Takes to Breastfeed a Baby

Breastfeeding is hard to keep up.Some 83 percent of babies in the United States start out on breast milk, but by 6 months, just 56 percent are breastfed  and at that stage, only a quarter drink breast milk exclusively, as the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.That steady decline speaks to the wide-ranging challenges parents face in trying to breastfeed.

Breastfeeding rates are still dismal, despite my 35 years of campaigning | Letters

In 1987, my friend Kate and I stood in the middle of Yeovil high street with a very small white coffin.It was empty, but we wanted something eye-catching for passersby so that we could explain how baby milk formula manufacturers were relentlessly flogging formula to new mothers.Over 30 years later, and after much campaigning, I asked a question in the House of Lords in 2020 on the prevalence of breastfeeding in the UK.

The one change that didn't work: I pounded through exercise classes until my doctor prescribed rest

Picturing myself during the last three years is a lot like looking at a childhood photo.I know that it's me, but the gulf between selves is wide.Personally, I was grief-stricken.My mother died in the summer of 2020, alone in a London hospice, while the prime minister and his top officials partied in Westminster.

Parents Are Confessing Their Biggest "Parenting Regrets," And It's Insightful, But Heartbreaking

We recently asked parents of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their biggest parenting regrets.Here are the eye-opening results:

2. "Worrying about breastfeeding.In the UK, it's rammed down your throat, and you're all but shamed for considering anything else.As long as baby is fed and happy, who cares how they are fed?

Mothers Are Candidly Sharing The Biggest Lies They Were Told About Having Kids

14. "That you'll eventually get your body back.HA!Besides the fact that is hard to lose weight, sometimes you just don't have the time or the energy to diet and exercise, especially after a C section.Sometimes all I want to do is watch TV in my PJs.If I had a dollar for every time someone has said I'd loose weight by breastfeeding, I'd be fuckin' rich.

What It Really Takes to Breastfeed a Baby

Breastfeeding is hard to keep up.Some 83 percent of babies in the United States start out on breast milk, but by 6 months, just 56 percent are breastfed  and at that stage, only a quarter drink breast milk exclusively, as the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.That steady decline speaks to the wide-ranging challenges parents face in trying to breastfeed.
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Instagram and Facebook Should Update Nude Photo Rules, Meta Board Says

Content creators have long criticized Facebook and Instagram for their content moderation policies relating to photos that show partial nudity, arguing that their practices are inconsistent and often biased against women and L.G.B.T.Q.people.This week, the oversight board for Meta, the platform's parent company, strongly recommended that it clarify its guidelines on such photos after Instagram took down two posts depicting nonbinary and transgender people with bare chests.

Meta's Oversight Board Calls For More Inclusive Adult Nudity Policy - Towleroad Gay News

(Reuters) - Meta Platforms' oversight board on Tuesday overturned the company's decision to remove two Instagram posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests, saying that Meta needed to change its policy to make it more inclusive.The board, which is funded by Meta but operates independently, said in a ruling that the company's adult nudity policy is based on a binary view of gender, making it unclear how the rules apply to intersex, non-binary and transgender people.

Instagram and Facebook Should Update Nude Photo Rules, Meta Board Says

Content creators have long criticized Facebook and Instagram for their content moderation policies relating to photos that show partial nudity, arguing that their practices are inconsistent and often biased against women and L.G.B.T.Q.people.This week, the oversight board for Meta, the platform's parent company, strongly recommended that it clarify its guidelines on such photos after Instagram took down two posts depicting nonbinary and transgender people with bare chests.

Meta's Oversight Board Calls For More Inclusive Adult Nudity Policy - Towleroad Gay News

(Reuters) - Meta Platforms' oversight board on Tuesday overturned the company's decision to remove two Instagram posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests, saying that Meta needed to change its policy to make it more inclusive.The board, which is funded by Meta but operates independently, said in a ruling that the company's adult nudity policy is based on a binary view of gender, making it unclear how the rules apply to intersex, non-binary and transgender people.
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Large new review underscores the risks of Covid-19 during pregnancy

Pregnant women and their developing babies are at higher risk for severe outcomes if they get Covid-19, and now a large, international review is helping to underscore how devastating those risks can be.The study draws on data from 12 studies from as many countriesincluding the United States.Altogether, the studies included more than 13,000 pregnant womenabout 2,000 who had a confirmed or probable case of Covid-19.

All The Gross Stuff About Being a Mother Your Wife Won't Tell You

It's tempting - thanks largely to the enormous advertising spend of multinational corporations - to view motherhood through the pink-hued, soft-focus lens deployed for low-budget television dramas and high-budget sanitary products.But motherhood is not purely an emotional state, much less a state of bliss.
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