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 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 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: 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 ArticleBreastfeeding rates jump
| The rate of women breastfeeding their infants at six months increased from 35% in 2000 to 49% in 2010, . "This is great news for the health of our nation because babies who are breastfed have lower...
View ArticleCDC: Breastfeeding on the rise in America
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. From 2000 to 2008, the proportion of mothers...
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 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 Support: Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August 1...
(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 ArticleMore U.S. moms embrace breastfeeding, led by Idaho and California
Breastfeeding is on the rise in the U.S., with 77 percent of new mothers nursing their newborns and nearly half sticking with it for at least six months, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for...
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 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 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 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 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 ArticleBreastfeeding provides protection against ovarian cancer
It is common knowledge that there are many health benefits for breastfed babies. The health benefits for babies include decreased risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, and ear infections....
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...
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