Controversy over Angelina Jolie’s Breastfeeding Picture
October 9, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under activism, breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos, multiples
The November cover of W magazine shows a picture taken by Brad Pitt of Angelina Jolie breastfeeding one of their twins. Take a moment to vote in the poll that asks whether the breastfeeding picture is “Gorgeous” “OK” or “Gross.” I’m sure you can guess where I land on the matter. To me she’s never looked more beautiful or natural!
La Leche League spokeswoman Jane Crouse applauded Angelina:
Breast-feeding in public reveals a whole lot less than what has been revealed on the red carpet. … I think we do need more role models like Angelina Jolie willing to be photographed and …read more
Breastfeeding and Celebrity Health Week
June 9, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their daughter, Honor Marie Warren, last Saturday just in time to celebrate Celebrity Health Week here at the Health and Wellness Channel. Unfortunately, Alba had told Extra that she was more paranoid about breastfeeding than giving birth! One can only hope she attended a La Leche League meeting, and read “Ten Tips on How a Pregnant Woman Can Prepare for Breastfeeding” and the blog carnival on “ what I didn’t expect when I was expecting.”
Tori Spelling gave birth today to her daughter with Dean McDermott, Stella Doreen McDermott. She worked hard to breastfeed their …read more






