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Mothers here in Syracuse are always interested in updated information about the benefits of breastfeeding. An article in from BBC News/Health, http://www.bbc.co.uk, titled "Breastfeeding 'prevents...
View ArticleBreastfeeding could save the NHS millions, says new report (UNICEF - United...
UNICEF UK calls for more support for mothers Research commissioned by UNICEF UK reveals that low breastfeeding rates in the UK are costing the NHS millions of pounds. The report takes an in-depth look...
View ArticleEveryone Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier, Surgeon General Says in “Call...
Benjamin cites health benefits, offers steps for families, clinicians and employers WASHINGTON - Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin today issued a “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding,” outlining...
View ArticleBreastfeeding 'prevents baby infections,' research suggests
Exclusive breastfeeding for six months wards off baby infections, further evidence suggests. Regardless of other factors, such as good healthcare and vaccination programmes, breastfeeding still gives...
View ArticleCommon breastfeeding concerns: should I supplement my breastfeeding baby?
A mother must be absolutely certain that her breastfed baby is not getting enough to eat before attempting to supplement with formula. If mothers are not made aware of the different growth and weight...
View ArticleOnly 33% tots exclusively breastfed in first 6 months
SHARE AND DISCUSS Tweet NEW DELHI: Malnutrition is responsible for about one third of deaths among children under five. Above two thirds of these deaths, often associated with inappropriate feeding...
View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: why breastfeed?
Breastfeeding is the natural act of a mother feeding a baby from her own breast. A mother's milk is produced exclusively for her baby, changes over time to meet age-appropriate nutritional needs, and...
View ArticleMother's milk: the child's best health insurance
A paediatrician in a multi-speciality hospital in Coimbatore refused to examine a girl child, who seemed to have a stomach ailment. The appeal of the worried father of the child was rejected by the...
View ArticleWhy Would Moms Not Want to Breastfeed?
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen's recent comments that all women should be required by law to breastfeed have sparked a heated debate about the benefits of breastfeeding newborns over using...
View ArticleIrish still lag behind with breastfeeding
While breastfeeding has increased, this is attributed to outside cultural influences, writes DR MUIRIS HOUSTON�� WE MAY have got used to being among the poor relations of Europe when it comes to...
View ArticleStudy: Hospitals fail new moms
Most lack support for breastfeeding, researchers say Medicine + Health Blog HPIO board expanded... Health Resources Hospital / Urgent Care Locator Keywords Zipcode Category: Select Category: Hospitals...
View ArticleFairhaven Health Introduces Products to Help Women Meet Breastfeeding Goals
National organizations recommend mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months and continue to breastfeed while introducing solid foods until the child is at least one year...
View ArticleCommon breastfeeding concerns: Infant weight fluctuations in hospital
Many women who intend to breastfeed their infants will do so for the first few days after delivery, only to find that their baby's weight has actually decreased from that which was recorded...
View ArticleStudy: Breast milk offers babies chemical balance
Ask someone in the know to list the substances in breast milk that make it the ideal food for newborns and you may hear about proteins that guard against infection, fats that aid in the development of...
View ArticleHow Beneficial Is Exclusively Breastfeeding for 6 Months?
iStock Breastfeeding is the absolute healthiest thing a mom can do for her baby – right? Well, according to a study by British researchers, the answer might not be so simple. The team of researchers...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby
There are a number of short and long-term advantages to breastfeeding for both babies and mothers. Breastfed babies are protected against many infections and diseases because of the antibodies and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Support In Cleveland, Ohio
A recent article, “Critics blast formula freebies in hospitals”, from the Associated Press as seen on msnbc.com, had a stunning statistic about infants and breastfeeding. The Center for Disease...
View ArticleBreastfeeding a must to save neonates: Experts
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View ArticleBreast Milk Baby Doll: Clever or controversial ?
Commentary: Its called The Breast Milk Baby doll, from Berjuan Toys of Spain. It is marketed to parents and children as a model to teach and encourage girls to breastfeed. A recent article in the NY...
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