Breastfeeding gets a boost
Almost half of all babies born in the United States -- 47.2% to be exact -- are still breastfeeding at 6 months, and the rate at which mothers are initiating breastfeeding of their newborns has had its...
View ArticleMore moms are trying, sticking with breastfeeding
Good news for the future King George (that’s Kate and William’s little prince) and all the other princes and princesses out there! More of your moms are breastfeeding you during your first hours of...
View ArticleBreastfeeding may prevent Alzheimer's - research
Some mums joke that nurturing their baby may lower their own IQ while raising the infant's intelligence. But new research indicates breastfeeding may protect the mother's brain from dementia later in...
View ArticleBreastfeeding best for child, but it’s not without obstacles
When Katherine Witherall learned she was pregnant with her first child, she knew she would breast feed. To her it was the logical choice because that is what her mother had done with her and her...
View ArticleEAT WELL: Every reason to breastfeed
THE Malaysian Dietary Guidelines 2010 recommends exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months as human milk is naturally, uniquely created to meet the nutritional needs of your newborn baby. From...
View ArticleWomen need accurate information, support to promote breastfeeding, says UN...
(Source: UN - United Nations) Women need accurate information, support to promote breastfeeding, says UN agency Photo: WHO/SEARO/Anuradha Sarup 30 July 2013 - The United Nations health agency today...
View ArticleBreastfeeding FAQs
In partnership with http://www.womenshealth.gov Q: Is my baby getting enough vitamin D? A: Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones. All infants and children should get at least 400 International...
View ArticleBreastfeeding FAQs from CDC
Q: Is my baby getting enough vitamin D? A: Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones. All infants and children should get at least 400 International Units (IU) of vitamin D each day. To meet this need,...
View ArticleFather's Day Highlights Important Role in Supporting Healthy Pregnancy,...
(Source: Arkansas Department of Health) Friday, Jun 6, 2014 Father's Day Highlights Important Role in Supporting Healthy Pregnancy, Infant Breastfeeding Little Rock)- Father's Day is an opportunity to...
View ArticleBreast milk promotes a different gut flora growth than infant formulas
The finding, published in the August issue of the journal Current Nutrition & Food Science, explains how breast milk, but not infant formula, fosters colonies of microbiotic flora in a newborn's...
View ArticleWomen need accurate information, support to promote breastfeeding, says UN...
Print 30 July 2013 The United Nations health agency today called for ensuring that women have accurate information and support regarding the importance of breastfeeding, after a new report found that...
View ArticleBilingual Peer Counselors Bring an Added Level of Support to Latina Moms who...
At Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) in Arlington Heights, bilingual breastfeeding counselors specially trained by lactation experts visit with Latina moms in the hospital, providing an added level of...
View ArticleWomen Need Accurate Information, Support for Breastfeeding
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:23 pm Press Release: Women Need Accurate Information, Support to Promote Breastfeeding, Says UN Agency The United Nations health agency today called for ensuring that women...
View ArticleBenefits of breastfeeding
Tracey-Ann Brown, Complementary & Oriental Medicine I recently read an article in which a woman was interviewed discussing her experiences while breastfeeding. She shared that during 18 months of...
View ArticleReport indicates Colorado moms latching on to extended breastfeeding
New moms in Colorado don't need New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to tell them how beneficial breastfeeding is. They're apparently getting the message without him. The Centers for Disease Control...
View ArticleAugust is Breastfeeding Promotion Month in Illinois (Illinois Department of...
(Source: Illinois Department of Human Services) 7/29/2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2014 CONTACT: Januari Smith (217) 558-1544 Special events will highlight health benefits of breastfeeding...
View ArticleBreastfeed, DOH urges mothers
DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) officials encourage mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding for six months to save lives. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center head of Pediatrics Care Unit Dr....
View ArticleFeeding only mother's milk for first six months boosts child's health, says...
CHANDIGARH: According to the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) guidelines published by UNICEF, infants should be fed nothing but mother's milk - not even water, sugar water, or juices - for the...
View ArticleFeeding only mother's milk for first six months boosts child's health
CHANDIGARH: According to the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) guidelines published by UNICEF, infants should be fed nothing but mother's milk - not even water, sugar water, or juices - for the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Learning from the past
By Marsha N. Woolery Breast milk provides an infant with all the nutrients and water required for growth and development. It has superior properties which are uniquely made for human babies. (Human...
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