Understanding How Breastfeeding Affects Obesity
Recent studies questioned whether breastfeeding can lower rates of obesity among kids, and the latest analysis will only add to the confusion. Researchers from Okayama University in Japan reported...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk For Moms
Breastfeeding reduces Alzheimer’s disease rates among mothers, a new study has found. Many studies have shown the benefits of breastfeeding for newborns, but this may be the most profound and...
View ArticleMemorial taking support for breastfeeding to a new level
Ah, breastfeeding. So natural. So convenient. So good for the baby. So easy â or so Raquel Charrois thought. A few days after giving birth to her son, Zane, at Memorial Hospital two years ago, the...
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 ArticleBreastfeeding, best source of nourishment for infants
People who were breastfed as babies are less likely to be overweight or obese later in life. They may also be less prone to diabetes and perform better in intelligence tests; but globally only an...
View ArticleBreastfeeding encouraged with coupon rewards
7 News report A controversial pilot program has been launched in the United Kingdom, which gives financial incentives for low-income mothers to breastfeed their infants. The NOSH or Nourishing Start...
View ArticleShould we breastfeed our baby?
Dear LA Teacher, My wife and I are weighing in on breastfeeding our baby or giving her formula. The baby is due next month. What do you think? New Papa Dear New Papa, If my vote counts, I say...
View ArticleWorld Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) (State Government of New South Wales)
(Source: State Government of New South Wales) Media Release Date: 30 July 2013 World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) Health experts are encouraging the community to support breastfeeding mothers...
View ArticleAvoiding breastfeeding endangers both mother and child
JAIPUR: Mothers, who are not breastfeeding their infants are putting not only themselves at risk but also the health of their children. Dr Anil K Gupta, surgical oncologist of a city-based private...
View ArticleExplainer: why mothers should breastfeed
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recommend that infants be exclusively breastfed for six months and continue breastfeeding with the appropriate introduction of solids. In Australia,...
View ArticleWorld Breastfeeding Week promotes best infant feeding practices
Related topics World Breastfeeding Weekbreastfeedingchild nutritionInfant Feedinginfant nutrition Advertisement You may have heard the phrase “breast is best” when it comes to infant feeding – and...
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 ArticleNational Breastfeeding Week Supported at UL (University of Limerick)
(Source: University of Limerick) To promote HSE National Breastfeeding week and to support mothers in Ireland with breastfeeding, 4th BSc Midwifery students are holding one of many events happening...
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 ArticleTips for successful breastfeeding
One of the many decisions an expectant mother makes is whether to breastfeed her baby. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mother and child but whether it is right for you is a very personal...
View ArticleBreastfeeding gets a boost
Among babies born in the United States in 2009, 76.9% were breastfed at least once, 47.2% were still being breastfed at 6 months and 25.5% were still being breastfed when they reached their first...
View ArticleIs breast feeding good for mother and child?
Breast milk is considered to be nature's best gift from a mother to her infant. It is recommended by Pediatricians, Physicians and Dieticians/Nutritionists all over the globe. It is said that a child...
View ArticleNational Breastfeeding Month 2013 Focuses on Importance of Giving Mothers...
(Source: State of New Jersey) PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 For Release: August 6, 2013 Mary E. O'Dowd, M.P.H. Commissioner For Further Information Contact: Office of Communications (609) 984-7160...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Beneficial to both mother and child
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View ArticleThe road to lifelong health begins with breastfeedingColumn
While malnutrition plagues numerous developing countries, rates of obesity are at an all-time high in many developed countries, with the highest prevalence in the United States and Mexico. The health...
View ArticleHealth Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is spearheaded by the United States Breastfeeding...
View ArticleHealth Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding (Health Net Inc)
(Source: Health Net Inc) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2013-- August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is...
View ArticleYou wont belive how benefical breastfeeding is
Breastfeeding is the most important during the first six months in a babies life. Choosing to breast or bottle feed is the most important decision for the mother and the baby. There are many...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August...
(Source: State of Arkansas) Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013 Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August 1 -7) Little Rock -- New moms who are breastfeeding often have many...
View ArticleBreestfeeding SupportL Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August...
(Source: State of Arkansas) Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013 Breestfeeding SupportL Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August 1 -7) Little Rock -- New moms who are breastfeeding often have many...
View ArticleFour Louisiana Hospitals Participate in Best Fed Beginnings breastfeeding...
(Source: DHH - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals) Department Four Louisiana Hospitals Participate in Best Fed Beginnings breastfeeding quality improvement collaborative First Hospitals in...
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 ArticleIncrease in breastfeeding could save NHS £40m a year, according to report
Research finds that breastfeeding for longer reduces rate of cancer, respiratory illness, ear infections and bowel diseases If half the women who currently do not breastfeed were to do so for up to 18...
View ArticleWhy World Breastfeeding Week
Share Twitter Ghana News Share View Comments August 1 to 7 is the World Breastfeeding Week, a week set aide the world over to draw attention to the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. The theme...
View ArticleMum talks of positive experiences ahead of Lancashire breastfeeding week...
(Source: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) Page Content A Darwen mum has spoken about her positive experiences with breastfeeding ahead of a week-long celebration of breast feeding in East...
View ArticleDepartment of Health Highlights Success During National Breastfeeding Month...
(Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health) PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 For Release: August 8, 2014 Mary E. O'Dowd, M.P.H. Commissioner For Further Information Contact: Office of...
View Article>"Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby and Mom," a New Report On...
"Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby and Mom,” a new report on the website Vinamy.com uncovers health and nutrition benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mother. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) April 07,...
View ArticleUSDA Announces Grants to Support State Breastfeeding Programs
Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon this week announced the release of nearly $60 million in Fiscal Year 2014 funds to WIC agencies in states, territories, and Indian tribal organizations (ITO)...
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 ArticleWord Breastfeeding Week photo competition win (Sydney Local Health District)
(Source: Sydney Local Health District) 25 July 2014 Word Breastfeeding Week photo competition win Research shows that babies who are not exclusively breastfed for their first six months of life are...
View ArticleNaval Hospital Jacksonville recognizes World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7...
(Source: The United States Navy) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- As Northeast Florida's first and only World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Baby Friendly certified...
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 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 ArticleBreastfeeding: A Winning Strategy For Life (Arkansas Department of Health)
(Source: Arkansas Department of Health) Friday, Aug 1, 2014 Breastfeeding: A Winning Strategy For Life Little Rock - Each August, the Arkansas Department of Health and numerous state and community...
View ArticleBreastfeeding reduces depression among new mothers by 50%
LONDON: Breastfeeding not only benefits new born children but also mothers. A study by the University of Cambridge has confirmed that mothers who planned to breastfeed and who actually went on to...
View ArticleBreastfeeding is on the rise in America, CDC says
LOS ANGELES -- Good news for babies: The number of mothers breastfeeding is rising across America. So says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a new report released Thursday. From 2000 to...
View ArticleWorld Breastfeeding Week, August 1 – 7, 2013 (President of the United States)
(Source: President of the United States) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 - 7, 2013 A statement by Dr. Nancy C. Lee, M.D,...
View ArticleGuest commentary: Why the military encourages mothers to breastfeed
What do these major employers  Home Depot, Mutual of Omaha and the U.S. military  have in common? All are actively promoting breastfeeding as a best practice for their employees. Surprised to see...
View ArticleAugust is National Breastfeeding Month
Related topics breastfeeding Advertisement Breastfeeding a baby is one of the special gifts that a mom can give her child. The choice to breastfeed is supported by many organizations, including the...
View ArticleWhat World Breastfeeding Week Means for HIV Positive Mothers
The last 20 years or so have been very difficult years for HIV-infected mothers and health-care workers because of the huge dilemma around infant feeding. Mothers faced the situation of a chance of...
View ArticleBreastfeeding a winning start
The oldest method of providing nourishment is by breastfeeding. Cows, goats, dogs and cats do it, so why do humans have such a hard time feeding their young ones with the most natural form of food for...
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