Stem cell research used to be one of the most controversial fields in science because of the practice of using human embryos as source of stem cells. Since then, stem cells have been found in different organs of the body from the umbilical cord, from the bone marrow, even from the skin. Lately, stem cells [...]
Remember the post about carcinogens in your household? They are in your everyday kitchen equipment like non-stick cookware, in food packaging and in personal care products and they persist for a long time when released into the environment.
These perfluorinated compounds or PFCs seem to be more widespread than previously thought. They have been found in [...]
As an expectant mother who recently made the decision to breastfeed—or at least give it a try—I was surprised to see the new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which states that 77% of new mothers breast-feed their babies. A spokesman said this may represent an all-time high, according to an article [...]
Pregnancy can be challenging in itself, but when mothers with their own health problems are faced with balancing their own health concerns with the health of their fetuses, the challenge becomes even more difficult. It is almost always a balancing act: a mother needs to take care of herself, and many times, her other children, [...]
A recent report issued by Reuter’s reveals a new study from the United Kingdom that suggests “traditional scheduled” feedings are better for infant weight gain. This new study is in contrary to the advice given by lactation consultants world-wide and by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Based on evidence presented in the article “Does breastfeeding [...]
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If you’re planning on breastfeeding your baby you have probably heard the term engorgement tossed around by doctors and lactation consultants. You may have thought to yourself that it sounds like a relatively unpleasant - albeit intriguing - process that you’ll figure out when the time comes.
I can only speak from my own personal [...]
Extended breastfeeding has many benefits for mom and child, and today it seems more moms and babies are nursing into toddlerhood. But eventually there will come a time when nursing mom, or nursing toddler, are ready to wean from the boob.
If your toddler decides it’s time, well it’s time. But what if mom decides it’s [...]
Another plus for breastfeeding. According to the University of South Carolina researchers, babies who are breast-fed are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes as adolescents. The researchers analyzed 80 people between the ages of 10 and 21 years with type 2 diabetes and 167 individuals who did not have diabetes. The results showed that [...]
When I proudly announced to my doctor that I would breastfeed my baby exclusively, the first thing she did was congratulate me on making a good choice and then she wrote out a prescription for infant vitamins. It came in a liquid form, and every day I had to give my baby a dropper-full [...]
