Childbirth Is Not Burger King. You Cant Always Have It Your Way. Oct 20, 2009
Breastfeeding was harder than it had to be (nursing pillows are not compatible with abdominal incisions). And I have no reason to think that any of it was medically necessary, unless "too likely to lose the lawsuit if anybody dies" now qualifies as medical necessity. (Slate)
Parents can help their children grow to love vegetables Oct 19, 2009
Author, physician and Primrose School of Legacy owner Laura Jana helps Maizy Jones, Abby Latacha and Mitchell Collins pick tomatoes from the school's Primrose Patch. The school, which uses its garden to encourage children to eat their vegetables, has donated near 300 pounds of fresh produce to the Omaha Food Bank. (USA Today)
Maternal HIV-1 Treatment Protects Against Transmission To Newborns Oct 19, 2009
19, 2009) Mothers receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to treat HIV-1 infection are less likely than untreated mothers to transmit the virus to their newborns through breastfeeding, according to a new study ... The findings, now available online in the Nov. 15 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, suggest HAART regimens should be initiated as early as possible in eligible mothers in areas with limited resources, such as Africa, where most infant HIV-1 infections occur,... (Science Daily)
Cottonwood Kids adds breastfeeding bag to hospital offerings Oct 18, 2009
Sunday October 18, 2009. Breast-feeding bag distributed. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Children frightened, confused as parents starve in protest Oct 17, 2009
They are taking food and water, as are some of the breastfeeding mothers and a pregnant woman. Coming up with the adults briefly, Marthavan and Amirtha stare and smile shyly, clasping their hands together in the Hindu greeting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Weaker by the hour, united in a show of strength Oct 17, 2009
The children, one pregnant woman and two breastfeeding mothers have not joined the hunger strike. As the navy ship to which their vessel had been tethered steamed off the horizon, the vessel moved next to the dock, giving the asylum seekers the chance to engage freely with a growing pack of media, who were not allowed onboard the boat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Breastfeeding and Swine Flu Oct 16, 2009
Breastfeeding Guidelines for Mothers with the H1N1 Virus. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released breastfeeding guidelines for women infected with the swine flu ... As swine flu continues to spread across the globe, it has become necessary for healthcare associations to establish recommendations for breastfeeding women that have become infected with the H1N1 virus. (Suite101.com)
Mothers should stop feeling guilty Oct 15, 2009
The endless arguments about breastfeeding, circumcision, crying it out, thumb-sucking, disposable nappies, television, schooling, organicbloodyfood and so on. The minute you have a baby it seems that everyone has an opinion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Move to cut child diarrhoea death Oct 15, 2009
It includes zinc treatment, promotion of breastfeeding and vaccinations. SEVEN POINT PLAN Fluid treatment to prevent dehydration Zinc treatment Rotavirus and measles vaccinations Promotion of breastfeeding and vitamin A supplementation Promotion of handwashing with soap Improved water supply Community-wide sanitation programme. (BBC News -- Health)
UNICEF, WHO launch report on 2nd greatest killer of children Oct 15, 2009
early and exclusive breastfeeding and vitamin A supplementation. 3. (Xinhuanet, China)
A High Fat Diet During Pregnancy Can Lead To Severe Liver Disease In Offspring Oct 14, 2009
13, 2009) Scientists have discovered a previously unknown link between a mother s diet in pregnancy and a severe form of liver disease in her child. In a study, published in the journal Hepatology, researchers at the University of Southampton found that a high fat diet during a woman s pregnancy makes her offspring more likely to develop a severe form of fatty liver disease when they reach adulthood. (Science Daily)
Tight job markets forcing some new moms to return to work Oct 13, 2009
Because Broom was able to bring her baby to work, she says she was able to continue breastfeeding, cloth diapering and baby wearing, which she says enabled her to remain close to her baby despite the stress of going back to work. Know your rights. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Rwanda: Immunisation Campaign Ends Today Oct 12, 2009
com: Rwanda: Immunisation Campaign Ends Today (Page 1 of 1). Immunisation Campaign Ends Today. (allAfrica.com)
Lewis: It's time to re-evaluate my maternal wardrobe Oct 11, 2009
Now that I'm beyond breastfeeding and don't have to worry quite so much about dirty little mouths and hands making a mess of whatever I'm wearing, I'm beginning to re-evaluate my wardrobe. One of the first things I bought after weaning my son was a dress (without openings for nursing and expressly not resembling a bathrobe). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hax: Keep in mind what's best for child Oct 11, 2009
However, the current custody arrangement is tilted severely in the ex's favor, because she is breastfeeding. I think I will lose this special opportunity if we don't get to spend any time with the baby till she's a toddler. (Florida Today)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Breast cancer an equal opportunity disease Oct 9, 2009
There s not a lot of data on breastfeeding after cancer but an infant can t catch cancer from breastfeeding, Duggan said. Many women choose to feed from only the healthy breast. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Flagler gets swine-flu vaccine Oct 9, 2009
But the nasal mist can present more of a risk to pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as those with underlying health issues. Tatyana Cheberko, a nurse for the Flagler County Health Department, wasn't at all concerned about the FluMist's effects. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Breast cancer advocate from Imperial Valley Oct 8, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 3:16:30 am. clear - Winds: WSW at 7 mph , Humidity: 49. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Mummy bloggers spit the dummy over Nestle's milk Oct 8, 2009
Nestle has become one of the world's most boycotted companies following international outrage by campaigners who claim that it is marketing baby milk formula as a substitute for breastfeeding to people in the developing world, who are often unable to mix it with clean drinking water ... 5 million child deaths a year in the developing world are attributable to poor breastfeeding practices. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Report details India's infant mortality crisis Oct 5, 2009
About $US40 billion ($A46 billion) could significantly reduce child deaths worldwide through improved home care, breastfeeding and immunisation, according to the report, Giving Every Child the Chance to Survive. It said India was set to miss its Millennium Development goal of reducing under-five mortality by two-thirds by 2015 - but pointed out that other countries such as Nepal, Peru and Philippines were on target. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Giving Birth Without an Epidural Oct 5, 2009
Lamaze utilizes breathing techniques to reduce pain, birthing positions that place an emphasis on letting gravity aid the baby s entrance and immediate breastfeeding in order to enable the mother infant bond to begin as soon as possible ... Breastfeeding techniques and proper nutrition are also taught. (Suite101.com)
Major report details India's infant mortality crisis Oct 5, 2009
About 40 billion dollars could significantly reduce child deaths worldwide through improved home care, breastfeeding and immunisation, according to the "Giving Every Child the Chance to Survive" report. Archbishop Desmond Tutu backed the call for action, decrying the "sad reality that young children, especially in developing countries, continue to die from preventable diseases, while governments spend large amounts of money on weapons of mass destruction.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
WIC program expands food choices Oct 5, 2009
Statewide, the program provides nutritious supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social services to more than a quarter of a million participants each month ... The new foods will help people eat healthier and the new guidelines will help us better promote and support breastfeeding ... Through nutrition education, the program promotes healthy eating habits such as breastfeeding for infants, choosing lower-fat foods, increasing fiber with whole... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Not surviving, but thriving, with baby Oct 4, 2009
There is no need to mess with baby food yet, and if you re breastfeeding, things will be dramatically simplified compared with the months ahead. Although our son won t recall the trip, he blessed us with memories we ll treasure forever: the thwack of the stamp on his fresh passport, his bright smile as we hiked among the sheep and waterfalls, his giddy laughter while scaling our townhouse staircase, and a pair of innocent brown eyes peering over a pub table. (Boston Globe)
Teacher scorned for 'chosen lifestyle' Oct 4, 2009
They also accepted Mr Hull's ruling that they could no longer discriminate on the grounds of race, disability, age, physical features, political beliefs or activity, or breastfeeding. Under the changes, religious groups would also have to justify their discrimination if a complaint is made. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Breast Milk Should Be Drunk At The Same Time Of Day That It Is Expressed Oct 3, 2009
The benefits of breastfeeding also extend to the mother. Women who breastfeed lose the weight gained during pregnancy more quickly, and it also helps prevent against anaemia, high blood pressure and postnatal depression. (Science Daily)
Early Symptoms of Swine Flu Virus Oct 3, 2009
Breastfeeding With the Swine Flu. According to the CDC's July 2009 Report entitled " Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know," babies who are taking artificial human milk (formula) are more likely to contract the flu than babies who are breastfed. (Suite101.com)
Morning feed a natural stimulant for baby Oct 3, 2009
Other studies have shown breastfeeding helps protect mothers against ovarian and breast cancer, and osteoporosis in later life. Topics. (India Times, India)
Bentley's Bistro closure reflects market changes Oct 2, 2009
Multinational companies in Vietnam sell baby formula so aggressively that they routinely stretch and sometimes break laws designed to promote breastfeeding, an AP investigation has found. International guidelines and Vietnamese law recognize breast milk as superior to formula for an infant's health. (Fresno Bee)
International event Saturday at Columbia Park Oct 2, 2009
Area breastfeeding moms want others to realize that how they feed their babies is natural, healthy and considered by many doctors to be the best nourishment for the children. On Saturday, nursing mothers will participate in an international event to raise worldwide awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding ... The event is the Quintessence Foundation s Global Breastfeeding Challenge and is part of Canada s World Breastfeeding Week celebration. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Philippines Kicks Off Global Mass Breastfeeding Oct 2, 2009
Mothers promote breastfeeding in Manila in 2006 Jay Directo / AFP / Getty ... If you want to know if Elvira Henares-Esguerra has the guts to lead a synchronized, global moment of breastfeeding taking place on Friday across 18 countries, bear in mind that this is a woman who didn't hesitate to nurse her child in front of an audience of 700 as she shared the stage with Philippines' President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2005 ... "You should have seen the officers ," says Henares-Esguerra, recalling... (Time.com)
Our reaction to breastfeeding is shameful shaeful sham Oct 1, 2009
It's our reaction to breastfeeding that's shameful ... It's our reaction to breastfeeding that's shameful ... Tiger Airways has been forced to apologise for the actions of one of its flight attendants after she asked a passenger to conceal her breastfeeding. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Bonding with Newborn Oct 1, 2009
Skin-to-skin contact is encouraged and breastfeeding can be a good opportunity for this. Dads can also have skin-to-skin time with their babies too. (Suite101.com)
New WIC foods promote healthy habits Sep 30, 2009
There will be more choices to support healthy habits such as breastfeeding, and eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains while lowering the fat ... There will be more choices to support healthy habits such as breastfeeding, and eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains while lowering the fat ... Whole-grain breads and cereals, tortillas, brown rice, fruits, vegetables and tofu are just some of the new items that will be available to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Chronic growth faltering amongst a birth cohort of Indian children begins prior to weaning and is highly prevalent at three years of age Sep 30, 2009
Interventions are needed urgently during pregnancy, early breastfeeding and weaning in this population. The complete article is available as a. (Nutrition Journal)
Will it be ruined? Sep 30, 2009
Whichever way you look at it, the same cant be said for what havoc pregnancy, labour and breastfeeding can wreak on our bodies ... I am one of the fortunate ones; breastfeeding seems to help the process of losing post-baby weight and I somehow scored the lucky gene that helps me stay slim. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How to Find a Lactation Consultant ... Sep 26, 2009
Locate a Breastfeeding Counselor for Questions About Nursing. Women experiencing difficulties breastfeeding their infants, or who have questions about nursing, can find and meet with a certified lactation consultant in their area ... Breastfeeding is perhaps the best gift a woman can give her baby; not only is breastfeeding an excellent way for mom and baby to bond, but breastmilk is also loaded with the perfect nutrition and infection-fighting antibodies new babies need. (Suite101.com)
Healthy skepticism Sep 26, 2009
This is, mind you, the same UrbanBaby that issued an apology in June for a post titled Does Breastfeeding Cause Autism ... The brief UrbanBaby post did not, raising the ire of breastfeeding and autism-awareness activists - two groups that one should think twice before crossing. (Boston Globe)
Nothing fishy about this Sep 23, 2009
As awareness of the importance of DHA grows, more attention is being paid to the fact that pregnant and breastfeeding women may benefit from getting more DHA in their diets. This article will focus on the importance of DHA for the growing foetus and infant brain, eye, and nervous system development; the difference between fish sourced DHA and vegetable sourced DHA and how to choose a good DHA supplement for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers ... DHA for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
At your service Sep 21, 2009
La Leche League of Flagler-Palm Coast: Provides information on breastfeeding to expected mothers. 386-447-5569. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Ghana makes giant strides in promoting exclusive breastfeeding Sep 21, 2009
Cape Coast, Sept. 20, GNA - Ghana has made significant strides by achieving sixty four per cent exclusive breastfeeding of babies in their first six months of life, Mrs. Ernestina Agyapong, a Nutritionist specialist with the UNICEF, has revealed. She said, by the figure, Ghana is rated among the best breastfeeding countries in sub-Saharan Africa but expressed worry that the feat was being marred by high rates of malnutrition among children under five years due to improper feeding ... It was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Multinationals break Vietnam law in formula sales Sep 20, 2009
(AP) HANOI, Vietnam - Multinational companies in Vietnam sell baby formula so aggressively that they routinely stretch and sometimes break laws designed to promote breastfeeding, an AP investigation has found ... In early August, during World Breastfeeding Week, the Vietnamese government adopted an ambitious target: a 50 percent exclusive breast-feeding rate by 2015. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
AP: Baby Formula Illegally Marketed Abroad Sep 20, 2009
Investigation Finds Multinationals Aggressively Push Infant Formula in Vietnam Despite Laws To Promote Breastfeeding ... (AP) Multinational companies in Vietnam sell baby formula so aggressively that they routinely stretch and sometimes break laws designed to promote breastfeeding, an AP investigation has found ... Sure there are health benefits to breastfeeding, but shouldn't the mother have the right to choose (a fancy piece of rhetoric I think cbs users should be familiar to). (CBS News)
Surviving H1N1 -- with baby in belly Sep 18, 2009
Is it safe to get vaccinated while breastfeeding ... Health officials say breastfeeding is one way a mother might be able to help protect her baby. (CNN)
Champion mums Sep 16, 2009
Baby brain' or 'preg head' may be a convenient excuse for forgetting names and numbers, but in fact the hormone fluctuations during birth and breastfeeding appear to increase the size of cells in some areas of the brain. Becoming Kim. (BBC News -- Health)
Weighing Costs, Benefits Of HIV Treatments Sep 16, 2009
(June 6, 2008) Two studies offer insights into preventing early death and HIV infection among breastfeeding infants of mothers with HIV in resource poor. (Mar. (Science Daily)
He never calls, he just texts Sep 15, 2009
when she's actually downstairs breastfeeding their child while texting her vote to So You Think You Can Dance: Season 23. Texting makes dating hard enough. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Report: Tips on creating fat-fighting communities Sep 15, 2009
-- Encourage breastfeeding, which prevents obesity later in childhood. In Shelby, the county's public health nurse calls each new mother to encourage breastfeeding. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Supplementing babies' formula with DHA boosts cognitive development Sep 15, 2009
The babies were given the different formulas either shortly after birth, after 6 weeks of breastfeeding, or after 4 to 6 months of breastfeeding. When they were 9 months old, they were given a problem-solving test in which they had to complete a sequence of steps to get a rattle. (EurekAlert!)
New mom takes home wrong baby Sep 12, 2009
BJB wrote on Sep 11, 2009 6:42 PM:" Also....one mother was already breastfeeding what she thought was her baby. ". BJB wrote on Sep 11, 2009 6:39 PM:" The article is misleading....it reads, "the mistake was discovered within an hour and the woman was quickly reunited with her own child. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fasting carries risk of overeating Sep 12, 2009
Some people should generally not undertake fasts for health reasons, including pregnant or breastfeeding women and small children, Gans said. If you have an underlying condition such as diabetes, you should talk to your physician about whether you should fast. (CNN)
New Antibiotic Shows Promise In Fighting Malaria Sep 12, 2009
Specifically excluded from the study were pregnant or breastfeeding women and patients who had received malaria drug therapy up to 30 days prior. When tested with 66 isolates tigecycline showed one the highest activities of all antibiotics against P. falciparum. (Science Daily)
Health calendar Sep 11, 2009
BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION/SUPPORT, by La Leche League of Central O'ahu, for nursing and pregnant mothers; 10 a.m., third Tuesdays monthly; Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks; free; information, 888-2321. COPD BREATHING HUI MEETINGS, sponsored by Hawaii COPD Coalition, conducted by experienced respiratory therapists, on cessation, exercise, nutrition, emotions, medications, relaxation, legislation travel and supplemental oxygen; 10 a.m.-noon, second Fridays monthly; Kaiser Permanente Honolulu... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Meharry gets grant for prenatal program Sep 10, 2009
During the group sessions patients speak openly about several topics like breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise. The goal is to increase the number of babies carried to term, which is between 37 and 39 weeks, because babies born before 37 weeks have a higher infant mortality rate. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Metformin Has Many Benefits For Wom... Sep 9, 2009
Metformin has been found in breast milk when taken while breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk to your health care provider before starting on Metformin. (Suite101.com)
Sex after childbirth Sep 8, 2009
She's sore from breastfeeding, teary and anxious from all the hormones racing around her body, coping with post-pregnancy blues, a not-even near flat tummy. not to forget stretch marks. (India Times, India)
Shop Online for a Nursing Bra with ... Sep 8, 2009
These e-Stores provide mothers a personal experience when shopping for intimate breastfeeding apparel ... Because of this, women turn to the internet in search for an effective nursing bra that will see them through their breastfeeding years ... Unlike Birth and Baby, Her Room ships internationally, catering for the international breastfeeding community. (Suite101.com)
Bounty Parenting Club Launches View on Demand 'How to Breastfeed' Video Sep 8, 2009
Breastfeeding is the healthiest and most natural way to feed a baby, yet research by has found that mums' intentions to breastfeed before the birth versus the reality when the baby is born are very different: During pregnancy one-in-two mums (49%) said they intended to only breastfeed, but in reality the actual number that solely breastfed dropped by half (to 25%) ... Bounty Parenting Spokesperson, Faye Mingo said; "Whilst there is lots of breastfeeding advice offered to new and expectant mums,... (PR Newswire)
Appointment Book Sep 7, 2009
-Beautiful Beginnings: Breastfeeding for New Parents, Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 to 9 p.m., Saint Vincent Women's Center classroom; $15 per couple. Call 452-5664 to sign up. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Newborn Baby Checklist for All Pare... Sep 7, 2009
Breast pump and breast pads (if breastfeeding). 6 bottles and 6 nipples, nipple brush, bottle brush and formula (if bottle feeding). (Suite101.com)
Health Experts Offer Action Steps Local Governments Can Use To Cut Childhood Obesity Rates Sep 7, 2009
They range from a comprehensive obesity prevention initiative -- involving walking trails, a new fitness center, and breastfeeding promotion -- to a city law requiring calorie information on restaurant menus, to a fitness index that helps organizations monitor their progress in meeting dietary and fitness goals. The report highlighted efforts in Austin, Texas; Baltimore; New Orleans; New York City; Henderson, Texas; Shelby, Mont. (Science Daily)
Tight job markets forcing some new moms to return to work Sep 6, 2009
Because Broom was able to bring her baby to work, she says she was able to continue breastfeeding, cloth diapering and baby wearing, which she says enabled her to remain close to her baby despite the stress of going back to work. Know your rights. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Kaiser, Birth Center are Baby Friendly Sep 5, 2009
The two centers were named Baby Friendly birth facilities in recognition of their commitment to teaching new mothers about breastfeeding ... The South Sacramento Medical Center completed a 10-step designation program that included developing a specific policy that promotes breastfeeding, training all staff and encouraging new mothers to breastfeed within the first hour of their baby s life ... Research overwhelmingly shows that breastfeeding benefits both mothers and babies, said Joni Wuthrich,... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Kangaroo Care for Baby Sep 5, 2009
Kangaroo care for mother and baby can help to calm the mother, and studies have proven that a calmer mother with less anxiety can help keep her infant calm and it also makes breastfeeding and bonding easier. For the baby, mother's body is warm and can act similar to an incubator for regulating body temperature and keeping baby cozy, like he or she was used to being in the womb. (Suite101.com)
Mothers With Postpartum Depression With Suicidal Thoughts And Their Infant Interactions Sep 5, 2009
(May 3, 2007) Breastfeeding and the good fats in Omega-3 fatty acids help new moms fight depression, according to a new article. The researcher noted that breastfeeding protects maternal mood by lowering. (Science Daily)
