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Does work interfere with breastfeeding?

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,[...] [...]

Research Finds Sad Mothers Give Birth to Underweight Babies

Expectant moms suffering from clinical depression or anxiety during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to underweight babies who have a higher risk of death in infancy,new research finds. The study,published in the journal BMC Public Health,found that depression and other psychiatric problems in mothers are major contributors to infant mortality and [...] [...]

Do Pacifiers Interfere With Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding mothers are commonly told not to introduce pacifiers to their infants because it can cause them to have issues with feeding. But a new study suggests this may not be the case. Are pacifiers as bad as they are made out to be? Two studies were combined to get the results of this new information [...] [...]

For more sleep,breastfeed

Fatigue is a fact of life no matter how you feed your newborn. When sleep is at a premium,you may consider your alternatives. Will having someone else to take over some night feedings help you get more sleep? Would giving formula at night make baby sleep longer? According to research,neither of these strategies [...] [...]

Breastfeeding and Emergencies

Wonder how breastfeeding is helping mothers in Japan? Here are a few facts to think about…Key Facts about Breastfeeding in Emergencies Emergencies often occur when least expected,and sometimes when we are least prepared. They can include a wide range of unsettling events,including personal or family crises,public health emergencies (such as a flu pandemic),[...] [...]

Too Embarrassed to Breastfeed

The Surgeon General released a Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding last week. In it,in addition to promoting the health benefits and economic benefits of breastfeeding,she describes many of the obstacles that mothers face when trying to breastfeed,such as:a lack of knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding,the risks associated with not breastfeeding,[...] [...]

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