Cost of not supporting breastfeeding may be millions
n">(Reuters Health) - If more women breastfed their babies for at least four months after birth, the healthcare cost savings could be significant, not to mention the health benefits for mothers and...
View ArticleThe Cost Of Not Supporting Breastfeeding May Be Millions, Study Says>
(Reuters Health) - If more women breastfed their babies for at least four months after birth, the healthcare cost savings could be significant, not to mention the health benefits for mothers and...
View ArticleNote To Teen Moms: Breastfeeding Doesn't Suck
Sep 12, 2013 4:45 am - by Olivia Campbell Rates of breastfeeding among young mothers lags far behind the general populace. Olivia Campbell reports on efforts to convince teens that breast is best....
View ArticleBreastfeeding FAQs
In partnership with http://www.womenshealth.gov 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...
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 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 Article50 Reasons to breastfeed your toddler
Most parents know how important breast milk is for babies, but many are unaware of the many benefits that continue far past the first year. From healthier toddlers to higher IQs to increased protection...
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 ArticleSome breastfeeding benefits questioned by US study
Breast is still best, but the long-term benefits of breastfeeding might have been inflated, say researchers who have compared the effects of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding on siblings. Short-term...
View ArticleFeds say increase in breastfeeding rates bodes well for nation's health
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Breastfeeding rates have increased significantly over the past decade, a trend that bodes well for the nation's health, according to...
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 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 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 ArticleSurprise! Breastfeeding ‘Pressure’ In Hospitals Ups Nursing Numbers
Breastfeeding is on the rise, new Centers For Disease Control stats reveal, due to initiatives within hospitals to promote the practice. The new breastfeeding numbers are quite promising, indicating...
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 rates continue to rise in U.S. (Video)
CDC Director, Tom Frieden, M.D., noted that breastfeeding has benefits for both the infant and the mother. This is great news for the health of our nation because babies who are breastfed have lower...
View ArticleKate Middleton breastfeeding along with 50 percent of Americans (Video)
The survey showed significant changes in percentages. The number of mothers who began breastfeeding rose to 77 percent of them beginning the process. The number of babies being breastfed at 12 months...
View ArticleKate Middleton breastfeeding along with 50 percent of American mothers (Video)
The survey showed significant changes in percentages. The number of mothers who began breastfeeding rose to 77 percent of them beginning the process. The number of babies being breastfed at 12 months...
View ArticleSkin-to-skin Bond Supports Newborns' Health (Cole Memorial Hospital)
(Source: Cole Memorial Hospital) The Pediatricians and Maternity staff at Cole Memorial believe that immediate health benefits are realized when parents hold their newborns using a skin-to-skin method....
View ArticleIDPH Joins Recognition of World Breastfeeding Week (Iowa Department of Public...
(Source: Iowa Department of Public Health) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition and other partners in recognizing World Breastfeeding Week August 1 through...
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 ArticleThe Link between Breastfeeding and Childhood Leukemia (Crozer-Keystone Health...
(Source: Crozer-Keystone Health System) It's no secret that breastfeeding is beneficial to both mom and baby. Breast milk provides infants with the best nutrition their growing and developing bodies...
View ArticleBreastfeeding tied to fewer ear, sinus infections in children
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breastfeeding is known to help ward off infections among infants, but a new U.S. study suggests that protection may be much longer lasting. Among thousands of 6-year-olds...
View ArticleAdur & Worthing Councils welcome Breastfeeding Mums (Adur & Worthing Councils)
(Source: Adur & Worthing Councils) Released: Friday, 11 September 2015 As of this week, Adur & Worthing Councils' buildings are proudly displaying bright pink stickers announcing "You are...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Support Improves in Many U.S. Hospitals - Press Release (CDC -...
(Source: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Press Release Embargoed Until:Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 1:00 p.m. ET Contact:Media Relations (404) 639-3286 More hospitals are using a...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Support Improves in Many U.S. Hospitals
ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospital support for breastfeeding has improved since 2007, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report released today. The percentage of U.S....
View ArticleHHC Lincoln Medical Center First Bronx Hospital to be Named “Baby-Friendly”...
(Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation) News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12,2015 HHC Lincoln Medical Center First Bronx Hospital to be Named "Baby-Friendly" HHC Lincoln Medical Center...
View ArticleBreastfeeding rate in Scotland 'broadly similar' over decade
The overall breastfeeding rate in Scotland has stayed relatively static over the last 10 years, despite efforts to highlight the benefits. In 2014/15 just over 48% of babies were being breastfed at the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding 'cuts leukaemia risk'
Babies who were breastfed for at least six months had a 19% lower risk of going on to develop leukaemia in childhood than those who were breastfed for a shorter period or not at all, research found....
View ArticleNew study adds another benefit to breastfeeding (Lancaster General Health)
(Source: Lancaster General Health) A just-released study, adds one more item to the already-long list of benefits of breastfeeding. We'll review the list and offer 5 tips on successful breastfeeding....
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Better for the Prince, Better for the Duchess
Most of the world is joyously welcoming the arrival of the Prince of Cambridge. And while I find myself caught up in the excitement, what would give me real cause for celebration is if Kate does the...
View ArticleNudged by hospitals, more U.S. moms are breastfeeding: CDC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More mothers in the United States are breastfeeding their babies, a practice that could potentially save billions in health care costs, the Centers for Disease Control said in a...
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