A recent study has stated that women who were breastfed as babies have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. According to the study, women who were breastfed as infants “had a 17 percent decrease in breast cancer risk” note one member of the study team, Hazel B. Nichols. She further stated that, “…we did [...]

In 2006 there were a slew of articles and commentaries on whether or not breastfed babies had higher IQs than their formula-fed counterparts. Fast-forward to 2008 and a new study again claims that babies who are exclusively breastfed actually do have a higher IQ. So there is no doubt that the debate will start all [...]

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 [...]

Have you heard this one before? When I was nursing my baby I took solace in the common knowledge that our bodies hold on to an extra ten pounds when nursing. The theory goes something like this: Your body packs on some extra pounds and keeps them in place so that you will have [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

I love freebies. Especially baby freebies. I started getting them at my OB`s, then at the hospital after delivery, and even by mail during the first year of my babies`life. They came in different forms: baby care products, toys, baby formula, and baby food.
A recent study, however, shows that distribution of free “discharge packs” to [...]

A recent survey of 3500 breastfeeding mothers in the United Kingdom has shown that most breastfeeding mothers have had problems feeding their babies in public, due to the reactions of others. Over one third of mothers prefer to feed their babies in public toilets and a fifth will leave the baby crying rather than stop [...]

Another good reason why breast milk is good for your baby- A recent study in mice shows that breastfeeding does indeed protect babies from airborne allergens that can cause asthma and allergic airway diseases.
Two sets of breastfeeding mice were tested. One set was exposed to the airborne allergen ovalbumin and another set wasn`t. Babies of [...]