Fact:3 out of every 4 new moms in the US start out breastfeeding,yet more than half of them stop nursing before their child is six months old,and only 22% make it to the end of the year.(1) Why are breastfeeding rates so low? Because new moms may not be getting the breastfeeding [...] [...]
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          | The sooner a new mother goes back to work after giving birth,the less likely she is to breastfeed her baby,according to a U.S. study. Mothers in the study,published in Pediatrics,who went back to work within six weeks were less likely than other women to start breastfeeding —and when they did start,[...] [...] 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 [...] [...] Forget those old wives’ tales about the negatives of breastfeeding while you’re pregnant and beyond – in reality there are a host of big benefits. Here’s the lowdown on tandem feeding. A second (or third or fourth!) pregnancy can be a special time. Gone are some of the anxieties of the first time around as you [...] [...] The long-awaited Your Guide to Breastfeeding from the United States Office on Women’s Health,is now available online. This easy-to-read publication provides women the how-to information and support needed to breastfeed successfully. It explains why breastfeeding is best for baby,mom,and society and how loved ones can support a mother’s decision to breastfeed. Expert tips and [...] [...] |                | |
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