Breastfeeding Duration And Weaning Diet May Shape Child’s Body Composition

“Variations in both milk feeding and in the weaning diet are linked to differences in growth and development, and they have independent influences on body composition in early childhood, according to a new study.” read more…

Dioxins In Food Chain Linked To Breastfeeding Ills

“Exposure to dioxins during pregnancy harms the cells in rapidly-changing breast tissue, which may explain why some women have trouble breastfeeding or don’t produce enough milk, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.” read more…

Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of SIDS

“Women who breastfeed evidently lower the chances that their baby might die of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS, according to a German study.” read more…

Maternity Leave Linked To Fewer C-sections And Increased Breastfeeding

“Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that taking maternity leave before and after the birth of a baby is a good investment in terms of health benefits for both mothers and newborns.” read more…

Can Breastfeeding Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Relapses?

“Women who have multiple sclerosis may reduce their risk of relapses after pregnancy if they breastfeed their babies, according to a study released February 18…” read more…

Breast-Fed Baby May Mean Better Behaved Child

“Add yet another potential benefit to breast-feeding: Fewer behavioral problems in young children.” read more…

Fish during pregnancy, longer breastfeeding key to infants’ development

“High maternal fish consumption and longer breastfeeding can lead to better physical and cognitive development in infants, according to new research.” read more…

Breastfeeding may boost post-baby weight loss

“New moms may be better able to return to their pre-pregnancy weight by exclusively breastfeeding their infants, according to new research.” read more…