Increasing breastfeeding rates
Breastfeeding rates are steadily increasing, this is great news. Not only does it save you money, in a recession this can only be good news. But breastfeeding also has loads of health benefits to both...
View ArticleFoods to avoid whilst breastfeeding- part two
This is part two of an earlier blog. I’ve added in more detail here, which will hopefully help. Foods to avoid Fish with high levels of mercury such as shark and swordfish, which can be toxic to brain...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and thrush
Along with Mastitis, thrush is a common medical problem that can happen during breastfeeding. Thrush is a yeast infection, which affects both the nipple and your babies mouth. Breastfeeding creates a...
View ArticleAdditional support for nursing uni students
Marshall university has managed to obtain a grand to provide a lactation room for nursing students and staff. I think this is such a great initiative and I am sure it will go some way to help to keep...
View ArticleAdditional breastfeeding help
The Catholic Health organization in the US has launched a new initiative to increase the number of new mums breastfeeding. In the article it suggests that babies are breastfeed until 12 months,...
View ArticleBenefits of breastfeeding to preemies
Recent research has shown that not only breast milk is a excellent source of nutrients but now it has been discovered that preemie babies can also help reduce the risk of intestinal infection. Which...
View ArticleCaffeine and breastfeeding
During pregnancy you are told to stay away from caffeine, as continuing to have 200mg can result in miscarriage or low birth weight. However whilst you are breastfeeding, it’s best to avoid it as...
View ArticleNursing a fussy baby
Having a fussy baby, can be very time consuming and frustrating as well as exhausting. Each meal time can become like a battle field. Depending on how old your baby is depends on the action to take. If...
View ArticleBreastfeeding benefits to mum
There are many reasons why I choose to breastfeed my children, with my first i was slightly idealistic about motherhood and wanted to do it just right, plus I could see the health benefits to my baby...
View ArticleBreastfeeding rates in Mexico
After years of support and campaigning, breastfeeding rates in Mexico has dropped over the passed 6 years, passed the 6 months mark. Now only one in seven new months in Mexico breastfeed passed the 6...
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