Women 'pressured' to breastfeed babies
Official advice, backed by the World Health Organisation, is that mothers should breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months. Few succeed. In the UK, only 1 per cent of babies are...
View ArticleFewer women in UAE breastfeeding babies
Fewer women in the UAE are opting to breastfeed their babies, with only 31 per cent continuing to do so until the babies reached five months. Dr Eeva Lisa Langille, head paediatrician and...
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 ArticleGood news for tired mums: Dummies DON'T interfere with breastfeeding
Pacified: Dummies were not found to discourage babies from breast feeding in two randomised controlled trials Many mothers use dummies to soothe their tired or cranky baby while fearing that the...
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 ArticleWhy Does ‘Feminist’ Site Jezebel Have Such A Weirdly...
Posted: August 17, 2012 Breastfeeding is probably the most touchy issue of new-motherhood, with the debate of breast versus formula constantly raging on corners of the internet — and the battle even...
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 ArticleMost new moms don't meet own breastfeeding goals
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two thirds of new mothers who intended to breastfeed exclusively for several months or more didn't meet their own goals in a new study. Researchers at the U.S. Centers for...
View ArticleTwo-Thirds of Moms Fail to Nurse Due to Hospital, Formula Company Practices
COMMENTARY | When I gave birth to my daughter four years ago, I made it very clear to everyone around me that I intended to breastfeed her. Even still, nurses continuously offered to feed my daughter...
View Article'Breast is best' campaigners launch new petition to ban hospitals from...
Breastfeeding campaign groups are demanding that hospitals stop giving away free infant formula to new mothers. Dozens of consumer and health organizations sent letters to more than 2,600 hospitals...
View ArticleWhy making hospitals 'baby friendly' matters
Author Tara Moss felt compelled to address the issue of 'baby friendly' accredited hospitals today following an article on breast politics published in News Limited papers on the weekend. Moss is a...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Why Do So Many Moms Fall Short Of Their Goals?
Sarah's breastfeeding difficulties began in the hospital. Her daughter, born three weeks early, was too little to properly latch and struggled with weight gain and jaundice. When the two left the...
View ArticleMost Moms Hope to Breastfeed for Three Months, Only One-Third Do
When Tamara Clarke gave birth to her son in April, she had every intention of exclusively breastfeeding him until he was at least three months old. But her plans got sidelined when she said hospital...
View ArticleMost new mothers plan to breastfeed their baby for at least three months......
Given the widely-publicised health benefits of breastfeeding a newborn, it comes as little surprise that 85per cent of mothers hope to breastfeed for at least three months. But according to a new...
View ArticleFeeding frenzy
Milk run … formula-feeding was widely promoted in the 1950s. Photo: Getty Images Revolutionaries aren't supposed to look like this. People who change the world have chiselled jaws, steely eyes and an...
View ArticleFormula milk firms accused of targeting mothers and health workers with gifts
Marketing practices contributing to decline in breastfeeding in nations with some of the highest child mortality rates, says report Vilma, from the Philippines, raised her first three children on...
View ArticleSave the Children Calls for Increased Breastfeeding in First Hour After Birth
I have traveled to both Kenya and Ethiopia over the past year and half, and what I can say as someone who has newly traveled to the continent is that breastfeeding seems to be the norm among...
View ArticleThe NHS lacks compassion when it comes to breastfeeding
After her newborn son was diagnosed with tongue-tie – which hinders feeding naturally – Sally Peck was astonished to be told on no account was she to offer her hungry boy formula milk to stop him from...
View ArticleEarly Formula Use Helps Some Mothers Breastfeed Longer (University of...
(Source: University of California) Recent public health efforts have focused extensively on reducing the amount of formula babies are given in the hospital after birth. But in the first randomized...
View ArticleBreastfeeding may be best, but a bit of formula could help prolong it
Giving small amounts of formula to babies in the first few days following birth can help relax mothers and increase the length of time they end up breastfeeding, according to a study. Academics claim...
View ArticleBreastfeeding may be best, but a bit of the bottle could help prolong it
Giving small amounts of formula to babies in the first few days following birth can help relax mothers and increase the length of time they end up breastfeeding, according to a study. Academics claim...
View ArticleEarly formula use helps some mothers breastfeed longer
"Until now, we haven't explored if it is possible to identify babies who might benefit from early formula use. This study provides the first evidence that early limited formula (ELF) can provide...
View ArticleBreastfed babies less likely to grow up angry and irritable
A study found breastfed babies were less hostile as adults Breastfed babies are less likely to become angry and irritable adults, say scientists. A long-term study found children who were fed milk...
View ArticleWhen there is a right-way to breastfeed
KUALA LUMPUR: Nor Zanariah Azmi, 28, like any other pregnant woman, cannot wait to welcome and celebrate the birth of her child. Heavily pregnant with her second child, she keeps herself updated on...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Beneficial to both mother and child
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View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: 10 myths about breast milk
MYTH: Many women simply cannot produce enough milk to successfully breastfeed a baby. FACT: This is NOT true. Most women produce an over-abundance of milk. Babies that lose weight or aren't gaining...
View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: the importance of on-demand feeding
Many women who begin breastfeeding become frustrated when newborn babies seem to feed constantly. Friends and family members who haven't breastfed (or at least, successfully breastfed) their babies...
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, 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 ArticleUnderstanding 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 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 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 ArticleHospitals Need to Teach Women to Breastfeed
Nov 14, 2013 4:45 am - by Malika Shah Training nurses and hospital staff to teach breastfeeding techniques in the hours after birth could spare women a huge amount of frustration, says Malika Shah....
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 ArticleBritain pays mothers to breastfeed
NEW mothers in two areas of Britain are to be paid to breastfeed their babies, under a trial scheme aimed at boosting the practice in poor areas where it is "stigmatised". Mums in Derbyshire, central...
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 ArticleBabies Breastfed 6 Months Or Longer Linked To Better Developmental Skills...
BY SHEREEN JEGTVIG NEW YORK Wed Dec 25, 2013 11:00am EST (Reuters Health) - Children who were breastfed for more than six months scored the highest on cognitive, language and motor development tests as...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Is Now Required By Law In The United Arab Emirates
The Emirates' Federal National Council has passed a clause, part of their new Child Rights Law, requiring new moms to breastfeed their babies for two full years, The National reports. Now, men can sue...
View ArticleBritan to pay moms to breastfeed under pilot program
LONDON - New mothers in two areas of Britain are to be paid to breastfeed their babies, it was announced Tuesday, under a trial scheme aimed at boosting the practice in poor areas where it is...
View ArticleMilk Drunk
I breastfed my newborn son in the Target dressing room today. My tiny boy, the one who lost ounce after ounce in the hospital, is now over 12 pounds. Why? Because I have nursed him in restaurants, in...
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...
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