How formula could increase breast-feeding rates
One of the surprising ways to boost breast-feeding rates among new moms may involve formula, according to the latest research. With a growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of breast-feeding...
View Article'A little bit of formula may promote breastfeeding'
--> New mothers do not immediately produce high volumes of milk and their babies can lose weight during this period, said researchers from the University of California, San Francisco. "Many mothers...
View ArticleThe NHS lacks compassion when it comes to breastfeeding
After her newborn son was diagnosed with tongue-tie – which hinders feeding naturally – Sally Peck was astonished to be told on no account was she to offer her hungry boy formula milk to stop him from...
View ArticleBreastfeeding may be best, but a bit of the bottle could help prolong it
Giving small amounts of formula to babies in the first few days following birth can help relax mothers and increase the length of time they end up breastfeeding, according to a study. Academics claim...
View ArticleBreastfeeding may be best, but a bit of formula could help prolong it
Giving small amounts of formula to babies in the first few days following birth can help relax mothers and increase the length of time they end up breastfeeding, according to a study. Academics claim...
View ArticleNew fathers staying overnight in hospitals? Only a man would think of this
The last thing mothers on wards need straight after childbirth is other people's husbands snoring on a chair near their bed, writes Laura Perrins. Image 1 of 2 Photo: ALAMY Image 1 of 2 Laura Perrins...
View ArticleJust breast not always best: Formula can keep babies breastfeeding longer,...
Giving a small amount of infant formula — about the same as one bottle over the course of several days — to newborn babies who are losing too much weight can increase the length of time they are...
View ArticleBreastfeeding guidance makes mothers feel guilty: research
Mothers are left feeling guilty, stressed and anxious by 'unrealistic' guidance which says they should exclusively breastfeed for six months, researchers have suggested. This picture would be allowed,...
View ArticleBaby milk should have health warnings that breast is best
Baby formula milk should carry bigger cigarette packet-style warnings that breastfeeding would be better, a charity has claimed. At present, all formula milks in the UK have to carry the message...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Linked to preventing diabetes, ear infections, and cancer
Breastfeeding is a natural act that is favorable to a mother and her baby. Babies who are breastfed have a higher chance of not developing childhood leukemia, and their mothers are less likely to end...
View ArticleDebunking breastfeeding myths
MANY mothers, especially the younger ones, shy away from breastfeeding their babies because of myths that are circulating about the practice. However, exclusive breastfeeding for babies up to six...
View ArticleBreastfeed vs Bottle. Some common facts to help you decide.
You have, or are having a baby! Congratulations to you and your family. The crib is complete. The tiny, new wardrobe is ready. The changing table/area is stocked. A decision has been made to either...
View ArticleHow I Learned to be a Breastfeeding Dad
Near the end of my pregnancy, I went to my first breastfeeding support meeting, facilitated by La Leche League. I was excited at the opportunity to learn, and terribly nervous in a room full of...
View ArticleBreastfed babies may gain less weight: Study
Babies who are breastfed gain less weight over their first year of life compared to babies fed either breast milk or formula from a bottle, according to a U.S. study. The report, in the Archives of...
View ArticleTiny bit of formula promotes breast-feeding
Giving a little bit of formula - the equivalent of a single bottle over several days - to a newborn who's losing too much weight after birth might actually increase the likelihood that the baby will...
View ArticleSave the Children Calls for Increased Breastfeeding in First Hour After Birth
I have traveled to both Kenya and Ethiopia over the past year and half, and what I can say as someone who has newly traveled to the continent is that breastfeeding seems to be the norm among...
View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: good breastfeeding from day one
To promote good breastfeeding skills for mother and baby, it is important that early nursing be done in as comfortable an environment as possible. Preferably, mother and baby should have skin-to-skin...
View ArticleBreastfeeding boom among older, affluent mothers
A breastfeeding boom is being fuelled by older, middle class mothers, as the numbers feeding their baby naturally reached the highest levels since records began 30 years ago. Breastfeeding has been...
View ArticleCommon breastfeeding concerns: Infant weight fluctuations in hospital
Many women who intend to breastfeed their infants will do so for the first few days after delivery, only to find that their baby's weight has actually decreased from that which was recorded...
View ArticleIs breast feeding good for mother and child?
Breast milk is considered to be nature's best gift from a mother to her infant. It is recommended by Pediatricians, Physicians and Dieticians/Nutritionists all over the globe. It is said that a child...
View ArticleA little formula may help some mothers breastfeed longer
WASHINGTON, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience high levels of weight loss might actually increase the length of time their mothers end up...
View ArticleSupplemental Formula Use With Breastfeeding Offers Assistance, New Study...
Posted: May 13, 2013 How do you increase the number of moms who breastfeed? According to a new controversial study you start with baby formula. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests...
View ArticleBreastfeeding may be best, but bottles of formula milk aren’t the end...
Babies dying in Africa have nothing to do with babies being fed formula milk in Britain 'Loads of mothers don’t produce enough milk. In the old days, mothers went to the village wet nurse, or they had...
View ArticleSmall amounts of formula may promote breastfeeding in some babies
Feeding newborn babies small amounts of carefully regulated formula before a mother’s milk comes in does not disrupt the child’s ability to breastfeed – and may ultimately improve breastfeeding...
View ArticleThe 'Breastapo' need to stop nipple gazing
In the tit for tat breastfeeding battle, do-gooders can't see beyond the end of their own nipples, writes new mum Anna White. Academics claim to have shown that letting an infant cry itself to sleep...
View ArticleCommon breastfeeding concerns: should I supplement my breastfeeding baby?
A mother must be absolutely certain that her breastfed baby is not getting enough to eat before attempting to supplement with formula. If mothers are not made aware of the different growth and weight...
View ArticleEarly Formula Use Helps Some Mothers Breastfeed Longer (University of...
(Source: University of California) Recent public health efforts have focused extensively on reducing the amount of formula babies are given in the hospital after birth. But in the first randomized...
View ArticleEarly formula use helps some mothers breastfeed longer
"Until now, we haven't explored if it is possible to identify babies who might benefit from early formula use. This study provides the first evidence that early limited formula (ELF) can provide...
View ArticleBack off breastapo: We need to let new mums bottle-feed in peace and without...
Battle of the boob: Let the bottle-feeding revolutionaries use formula and eat cake, argues Anna White. Bottle feeding Photo: ALAMY By Anna White 10:03AM BST 26 Jun 2013 Comments Fellow Telegraph...
View ArticleThe Breastfeeding Chronicles: 'There Were Several Days When I Was Just Crying'
The United States Breastfeeding Committee has named August National Breastfeeding Month, a time to focus on protecting and supporting breastfeeding in the U.S. In observance, HuffPost Parents is...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Beneficial to both mother and child
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View ArticleHealth Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding (Health Net Inc)
(Source: Health Net Inc) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2013-- August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is spearheaded...
View ArticleHealth Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is spearheaded by the United States Breastfeeding...
View ArticleWhy World Breastfeeding Week
Share Twitter Ghana News Share View Comments August 1 to 7 is the World Breastfeeding Week, a week set aide the world over to draw attention to the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. The theme...
View ArticleTips for successful breastfeeding
One of the many decisions an expectant mother makes is whether to breastfeed her baby. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mother and child but whether it is right for you is a very personal...
View ArticleYou wont belive how benefical breastfeeding is
Breastfeeding is the most important during the first six months in a babies life. Choosing to breast or bottle feed is the most important decision for the mother and the baby. There are many...
View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: the importance of on-demand feeding
Many women who begin breastfeeding become frustrated when newborn babies seem to feed constantly. Friends and family members who haven't breastfed (or at least, successfully breastfed) their babies...
View ArticleTo Be Honest: A mother responds to a complaint about breastfeeding educators
I have been a mother for almost eight years and I have yet to meet a member of the so-called “breastapo” described in a recent To Be Honest column on the Education pages. What I have seen in every...
View ArticleBreastfeeding FAQs
In partnership with http://www.womenshealth.gov Q: Is my baby getting enough vitamin D? A: Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones. All infants and children should get at least 400 International...
View ArticleBreastfeeding FAQs from CDC
Q: Is my baby getting enough vitamin D? A: Vitamin D is needed to build strong bones. All infants and children should get at least 400 International Units (IU) of vitamin D each day. To meet this...
View ArticleMom’s milk is best for newborns
Born a month premature, Sonia Sinha's son Rohan (both names changed on request) was put on formula milk at the outset. Following this, he found it difficult to latch on to his mother's breasts. At the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: 10 myths about breast milk
MYTH: Many women simply cannot produce enough milk to successfully breastfeed a baby. FACT: This is NOT true. Most women produce an over-abundance of milk. Babies that lose weight or aren't gaining...
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