Breastfeeding Reduces Pain from Vaccinations

Breastfeeding Reduces Pain from Vaccinations

Breastfeeding can reduce the pain and trauma associated with injections.  The article below is a brief overview of a study done in Turkey that tested infants and toddlers reaction to injections, commonly used to give inoculations against certain diseases. Some children were breastfed during the injection, others were not. The infants were tested,... [Read more...]

Latch

Latch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zln0LTkejIs The first video reveals what happens to your nipple inside the baby’s mouth while breastfeeding.  It also explains the baby’s instinct to nurse and how it find the breast naturally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8ht-EVnQA&NR=1 Dr Jack Newman, renown for his work with breastfeeding mothers... [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Benefits to Baby

Breastfeeding Benefits to Baby

It seems obvious that nursing your baby benefits them directly but there are so many incredible reasons to do it that we created a whole category encourage you to keep your baby at your breast: 1. Breast milk helps the developing baby’s immune system and gives them immunities to disease Formula doesn’t give any of these benefits. Breast... [Read more...]

Introduction to Breastfeeding

Introduction to Breastfeeding

We are thrilled that you want to breastfeed your baby and want to offer you all the help we can to get you under way.      Key points of the video are: 1.  Enlisting the help of a lactation consultant 2.  Simple instruction on latch 3.  Clogged ducts and how to treat them  Read More →

Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk

Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk

New studies show that the longer you breastfeed, the greater your chances of preventing ovarian, breast and possibly endometrial cancer.  The following article claims “every two months of breastfeeding reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 25pc for the mother.”  Breast milk also kills cancer cells so it is beneficial to your baby as well. ... [Read more...]

Medical Benefits of Breastfeeding

Medical Benefits of Breastfeeding

Beyond the nurturing and nutrition breast milk offers numerous medical benefits to both the mother and baby.  Read on for more info: 1. Breast milk helps the developing baby’s immune system and gives them immunities to disease Formula doesn’t give any of these benefits. Breast milk gives babies antibodies from the mother to help fight... [Read more...]

Environmental Benefits of Breastfeeding

Environmental Benefits of Breastfeeding

Help save the planet and go green through your commitment to breastfeeding.  Find out how nursing your baby gives back to the earth:  1. Good for the environment Everyone is being encouraged to go green these days. Breastfeeding requires less waste from packaged products such as wrappers, canisters and disposable bottlers. In an article titled “Mother... [Read more...]

CDC Finds Rocket Fuel in Formula

CDC Finds Rocket Fuel in Formula

“Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what’s considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found.”  Yet another reason to stick to breast milk.  For more on this story go to: http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/baby_formula_perchlorate.html  Read More →

Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act 2009

Support the Breastfeeding Promotion Act 2009

ivda2my6h9 Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) introduced the Breastfeeding Promotion Act in both houses of Congress on 11 June. This is the first time the bill has been introduced in the Senate. Forty-seven states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have already implemented laws protecting... [Read more...]

Refuting “The Case Against Breastfeeding”

Refuting “The Case Against Breastfeeding”

There have been an avalanche of commentaries since Hanna Rosin’s publication of “The Case Against Breastfeeding“ in The Atlantic, April 2009, which came out last week.  Rosin, a contributing editor and mother of three,  challenges whether women want to breastfeed or feel pressured to do so by society.  She argues that the evidence... [Read more...]

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