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 that...
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 Article‘Mother’s milk best for child’s growth, immunity’
ALLAHABAD: With the researches having proved that mother's milk is most significant for an infant's over all development and growth and every infant should be given the mother's milk within an hour of...
View Article'The power of the first hour'
Breastfeeding babies in the first hour after birth can prevent 830,000 deaths every year, according to the charity Save the Children. Breastfeeding is the closest thing to a 'silver bullet' in the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Beneficial to both mother and child
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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 ArticleWHO calls for more support for breastfeeding
GENEVA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for more support for breastfeeding in the advent of the World Breastfeeding Week 2013 which is to be celebrated from...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Why it is a must
Kathmandu Mother’s milk is the best source of nutrients for a newborn as it has all the nutrients and minerals that a baby needs. Surakshya Bhattarai, 30, of Chabahil is breastfeeding her child as...
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 Article‘Only 37 of 199 nations fully adhere to breastfeeding code’
Only 19 per cent of countries of 199 countries, subscribing to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, have passed laws incorporating all Code’s recommendations, according to a...
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 spearheaded...
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 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 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...
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 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 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 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 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 ArticleIt Takes a Village to Breastfeed a Child
The first week of August marks World Breastfeeding Week, this year celebrated under the slogan of "Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal -- For Life!" Those of us who are pregnant or have children have most...
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