April 5th, 2010 The journal Pediatrics has just announced the results of an analysis they have done on some benefits of breastfeeding.
The journal reports that if 90% of American women breastfed their babies, then up to 900 babies would be saved from death. This benefit of breastfeeding results from doing it for at least the first six months.
Since [...]
January 8th, 2010 There is a British study out today and a scientist states that breastfeeding is just as good as formula. Don’t believe this for one minute.
This study is already taking hits from all sides. The study correlates hormones, breastfeeding, and baby health.
The study found that women who breastfeed are more likely to have lower levels of [...]
December 20th, 2009 Obesity in women has increased over the years, and that is true for women who are pregnant as well. Being overweight while pregnancy has many complications. It is not necessarily true that you are eating for two. Research has shown that women who are pregnant should not be gaining as much weight as before. There [...]
November 12th, 2009 Yes, it’s true. Study after study has shown that nursing moms do lose more weight that their bottle-feeding counterparts.
But some studies have also shown the opposite.
But most experts will agree that breastfeeding a baby helps to get your body back to normal faster. And that’s the key.
There are so many advantages to breastfeeding, it is [...]
November 5th, 2009 Below are ten things your baby may be at risk for if you formula feed rather than breastfeed. All of these formula risks are confirmed by research world wide.
If you formula feed, your baby may be at risk for:
1. Asthma. Babies fed formula have been shown to have asthma problems much more often than breastfed [...]
October 4th, 2009 If you are pregnant, now is the time to think about whether you will breastfeed your baby.
If you have never breastfed before, you may think there something strange about it, or even impossible.
Remember, women have been breastfeeding since the beginning of time. (What do you think they did before formula was invented in the last [...]
September 29th, 2009 If you are breastfeeding and pumping, you need to be aware that pumping alone does not always empty the breast.
You can increase your milk supply by doing hand expression after pumping.
You need to have a nurse or lactation consultant to teach you the proper technique for hand expression.
The suction from the breast pump does not [...]
September 22nd, 2009 If you are delivery soon and have a hospital picked out, you need to make sure they are baby friendly if you plan on breastfeeding. Not all hospitals are baby friendly in the true sense of the word. Here is a sample of what you should look for to be a successful breastfeeder after delivery:
Check [...]
September 17th, 2009 Some women have been reporting electric shocks while using “comfort select” brand pumps.
The warning goes on to say that EvenFlo manufacturing plants were out of compliance on certain standards.
EvenFlo is working on the situation.
You can read the FDA EvenFLo warning letter here.
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September 9th, 2009 Babies can be especially susceptible to food allergies. I cannot reiterate that breastfeeding is the best food for your baby.
If you cannot breastfeed, make sure you use a hypoallergenic formula.
Unfortunately, little amounts of cow’s milk can show up in breast milk. Cow’s milk should never be given to babies. If you are breastfeeding and drinking [...]