Tag Archives: lactation

I am (breastfeeding) woman, hear me roar!

Posted on October 23, 2011 by NerdyOne

“…You don’t want to mess with mama grizzlies.” – Sarah Palin, May 2010, in reference to novice female political candidates. Yes, “mama grizzly” Sarah Palin is right, you don’t want to mess with a mother bear, in particular when her … Continue reading →

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Bumpy nipples explained: smell directs babies to milk

Posted on October 19, 2011 by NerdyOne

The aesthetics of the human female nipple can be a touchy subject; that’s all I’ll say on that. The fact remains, though, that the areola (the pigmented ring of skin surrounding the nipple) often has little raised bumps on it. … Continue reading →

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