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• Depression
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  New Study Examines Breast Feeding And Post Natal Depression

  July 22, 2007 — The commonly held belief that mothers suffering from post natal depression will not be able to breastfeed has been recently challenged. Researchers also suggests that the manner in which current ... > full story
• Immune System
  Breast Cancer
  Breastfeeding
  Lymphoma
  Cancer
  Stem Cells
   
  

  Link Between Immune System And Mammary Gland Could Shed New Light On Breast Cancer

  July 4, 2007 — Scientists have found an unexpected link between a fundamental part of the immune system and the cells that produce milk in the breast during ... > full story
• Skin Care
  Infant's Health
  Child Development
  Psoriasis
  Child Psychology
  Breastfeeding
   
  

  Paternal Skin-to-Skin Contact Offers Cesarean-Born Baby Same Calming and Development Benefits as Mom

  June 11, 2007 — A father providing skin-to-skin contact with his newborn immediately after a cesarean birth offers the same calming and comforting benefits as a mother, according to a new ... > full story
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  Sleep Disorders
  Sleep Disorder Research
  Breastfeeding
  Insomnia
  Breast Cancer
   

  Breastfeeding May Help Protect Against A Childhood Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder

  June 11, 2007 — Breastfeeding may provide long-term protection against the incidence or severity of a childhood sleep-related breathing ... > full story
• Breastfeeding
  HIV and AIDS
  Infectious Diseases
  Breast Cancer
  Sexual Health
  STD
   
  

  HIV In Breast Milk Killed By Flash-Heating, New Study Finds

  May 21, 2007 — scientists have found that breast milk naturally infected with HIV can be treated with a simple method of flash-heating, providing hope that HIV-positive mothers in developing countries will soon be ... > full story
• Breastfeeding
  Infant's Health
  Child Development
  Child Psychology
  Today's Healthcare
  Folic Acid
   

  Breastfeeding Duration Rates Higher For Infants Born In Baby-Friendly Hospital

  May 14, 2007 — Being born in a Baby-Friendly hospital gives babies the best possible chance of breastfeeding to six months. This is particularly true for low-income populations and for families from backgrounds ... > full story
• Breastfeeding
  Breast Cancer
  Women's Health
  Infant's Health
  Today's Healthcare
  Cosmetic Surgery
   

  Cup Feeding Not Recommended As A Method Of Supplementation In Breast-Feeding Infants

  April 17, 2007 — Newborn infants who are cup-fed as at least part of their feeding regime, are more likely to be exclusively breast-fed when they leave hospital, but are no more likely to be breast-fed three or six ... > full story
• Breast Cancer
  Women's Health
  Cancer
  Breastfeeding
  Gynecology
  Menopause
   

  Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer For Women Who Delay Childbirth

  April 16, 2007 — Breastfeeding can offset the increased risk of invasive breast cancer for women who had their first full-term pregnancy after the age of 25, a recent study ... > full story
• Breastfeeding
  HIV and AIDS
  Infectious Diseases
  Breast Cancer
  Infant's Health
  Sexual Health
   

  Exclusive Breastfeeding Reduces HIV Transmission Risk For Infant

  March 29, 2007 — A study by scientists at the Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, South Africa, has shown that exclusive breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission from mother to ... > full story
• Osteoporosis
  Dentistry
  Women's Health
  Bone and Spine
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Leukemia
   

  Calcium Important For Nursing Mothers' Oral Health

  January 9, 2007 — Mothers who breastfeed should be sure to have enough calcium in their diet, or may risk bone loss around their teeth and gums, according to a new study that appears in the January issue of the ... > full story

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