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10/21/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Researchers add prebiotics to infant formula in an effort to improve learning, memory, brain development to match that of breastfed babies

Breastfeeding your child is still the safest and healthiest way to nourish your baby. Scientists and nutritionists alike have observed the myriad of benefits that breastfeeding brings, from an increased bond with the baby to an infant that develops healthier than its baby formula-fed counterparts. That said, there are families that — for one reason […]

10/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Compounds in human breast milk found to protect infants from Giardia infection

The importance of breastfeeding can’t be stressed enough. Numerous studies have shown that breastfed babies are less susceptible to a variety of diseases, such as meningitis and ear infections. Another illness that breastfeeding protects against is Giardia infection or giardiasis, an infection of the small intestine and a leading cause of diarrhea. According to a […]

09/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Additional benefits of breastfeeding: Reducing risk of SIDS by half and better bonding with mother

Breastfeeding has many benefits, and breast milk contains antibodies that can help infants fight off viruses and bacteria. A recent study has also determined that breastfeeding for at least two months can decrease a baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by at least 50 percent. According to the study, mothers do not have […]

09/03/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Human breast milk protects infants against Giardia infection

A study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences examined the effects of human breast milk on Giardia infection or giardiasis. In addition, the study also determined cytokine levels passed on to babies through breast milk. About 50 mother-and-infant pairs from several hospitals were recruited for the study. Of the babies involved, there […]

03/22/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Another benefit for nursing moms: Breastfeeding for at least 6 months provides protection against heart disease

Many scientific findings have become controversial because the findings are inconclusive or contradictory. The use of antibiotics is one. So is the effectiveness of substances that promise to make people look and feel young. However, no one can argue the scientific findings that breastfeeding is always the best. Nursing moms bounce back from childbirth faster […]

03/20/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Pregnancy vitamins are for baby too: Probiotic and fish oil supplement use during gestation reduce risk of childhood food allergies, eczema

Many a parent of an allergic child lives in fear of their little one being stung by a bee or accidentally being exposed to peanuts, eggs or shellfish. For allergic kids, such exposure can mean a reaction ranging in severity from coughing, sneezing, an itchy throat or a runny nose, to trouble breathing, hives, a […]

01/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Build good eating habits from the beginning: Eating spicy food, strong flavors while breastfeeding gives babies more mature taste buds

If you want your child to be accustomed to spicy foods and other strong flavors, start eating these foods while breastfeeding, doctors suggest. This is contrary to the myth that eating spicy foods, such as chili, while breastfeeding will cause excessive gas and fussiness in babies. Jennifer Wider, medical adviser for the Society for Women’s […]

01/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Nursing baby is good for mom too: Breastfeeding found to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke later in life

Many studies have proven time and again that breastfeeding has many long-term and short-term benefits for infants, but did you know that it can also benefit mothers? In a recent study, researchers analyzed data from 289, 573 mothers in China who breastfed their babies. Based on the results, at least 10 percent of the women […]

05/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Breastfeeding boosts baby gut health from bacteria found on nipples

In addition to fostering the bond between mother and child, breastfeeding also promotes healthy guts in babies. The beneficial bacteria in breast milk that get transferred through feeding can lead to positive, long-lasting effects in babies, according to researchers from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In the study, published in the May 8 […]

04/05/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Cambodian women selling their breast milk to U.S. moms as their own babies suffer from malnourishment

As one of the world’s most impoverished nations, life in Cambodia can be extremely difficult. People work long hours for very little money, and access to safe water is limited. That’s why many women have been jumping at the chance to supplement their income by selling their breast milk. Helping other mothers with babies in […]

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