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Genetically Modified Cows Producing ‘Breast Milk’?

Would you put the breast pump and baby formula down in exchange for a cow-based alternative? This question may not be as ridiculous as it first seems. Chinese researchers have genetically engineered 300 cows to produce milk that resembles human breast milk —or at least contains many of the same nutrients. The scientists,who hope [...] [...]

Northwestern Wisconsin Breastfeeding Network Event

 The Northwestern Wisconsin Breastfeeding Network is hosting a 2011 World Breastfeeding Week event from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday,Aug. 5,6 and 7,at the Mayo Clinic Health System kiosk at Oakwood Mall. The event is part of World Breastfeeding Week,Aug. 1 through 7. This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding Support:Stay [...] [...]

Brain-Boosting Chemicals Found in Breast Milk

Breastfeeding has been widely recommended by organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC because of the health benefits to babies. Not only does breast milk seem to help babies’disease resistance,it has also been correlated with higher IQs and even higher test scores. But why is breast milk a “brain food”? [...] [...]

Storing and Transporting Breast Milk

Hi there! It’s that time of year when we’ll all be a little more mobile,so I thought it might be a good to present some ideas on how to keep your breast milk fresh and ready to go while you’re on the go! Yvette ——————————————————————————- Mother’s milk is precious to both you and your baby. It represents breastfeeding [...] [...]

Breastfeeding appears to program an infant’s metabolism

Breastfeeding is universally recommended as the superior method for feeding infants because it’s linked to long-term prevention of various illnesses including asthma,diabetes and obesity. A study released Monday puts more emphasis on breastfeeding by showing it may have a lasting impact on metabolism. French researchers analyzed three years of data following 234 children and how [...] [...]

Don’t scold moms who can’t breastfeed

London –Breastfeeding is certainly good for babies. However,feeding your baby formula milk is neither bad for them nor a sub-standard choice. And while we must help and encourage those women who want to breastfeed,we should not be scolding women who don’t. It is not a black-and-white choice in the [...] [...]

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