Importance of Breast Feeding-Stages-Advantages-Benefits-Storage-FAQs
From antibodies, to the exclusive nutrients, the benefits of breastfeeding are incalculable.
From antibodies, to the exclusive nutrients, the benefits of breastfeeding are incalculable.
‘Mothers who share the bed with their babies for at least an hour a week are more likely to carry on breastfeeding for longer. But moms who go to the baby's cot are more likely to stop breastfeeding before six months.’
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Researcher Helen Ball said, "In this paper we showed that mothers with the strongest intent to breastfeed are the ones who sleep with their babies the most. These mothers therefore need information on how to make bed-sharing while breastfeeding as safe as possible. Given the complex relationship between bed-sharing and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) appropriate guidance balancing risk minimization with support for breastfeeding mothers is crucial."
The study is published in Acta Paediatrica.
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Nutrient Needs in Lactation
Inadequacies in a lactating mother’s diet influences both the quantity and quality of milk secreted, although the effect in quantity is more profound.
Inadequacies in a lactating mother’s diet influences both the quantity and quality of milk secreted, although the effect in quantity is more profound.
Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign Initiated In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
In K-P 48% of children and 58% of children in tribal areas are stunted. Around 24% of the children in K-P and 14% in the tribal areas are underweight.
In K-P 48% of children and 58% of children in tribal areas are stunted. Around 24% of the children in K-P and 14% in the tribal areas are underweight.
Breastfeeding is Overhyped and Overrated
From midwives and doctors to the WHO, 'Breast is Best' is presented simply as a fact, rather than an opinion or preference.
From midwives and doctors to the WHO, 'Breast is Best' is presented simply as a fact, rather than an opinion or preference.
