Breastfeeding News

Posted March 29, 2011:

• Prevention of Mother-Child Transmission Programs Work but Infants Need Checking for Drug Resistance, Study Suggests

Posted March 22, 2011:

• Russian Women Have More Pollutants in Their Breast Milk Than Norwegian Women

Posted March 17, 2011:

• Breastfed Children Do Better at School, Study Suggests

Posted March 2, 2011:

• Six-Month Drug Regimen Cuts HIV Risk for Breastfeeding Infants, Study Finds

Posted January 21, 2011:

• Environmental Contaminants in Breast Milk Decrease Over Lactation Time

Posted January 13, 2011:

• Is 'Breast Only' for First Six Months Best?

Posted January 12, 2011:

• Baby-Led Weaning Is Feasible but Could Cause Nutritional Problems for Minority of Infants

Posted January 5, 2011:

• Mother’s Milk Improves Physical Condition of Future Adolescents, Study Finds

Posted December 27, 2010:

• Not All Infant Formulas Are Alike: Differential Effects on Weight Gain

Posted November 24, 2010:

• Breastfeeding While Taking Seizure Drugs May Not Harm Child's IQ, Study Suggests

Posted October 27, 2010:

• Even the Sickest Babies Benefit from Breast-Feeding; Nurses Lead Patient Education Program for Mothers of Newborns
• Breast Milk Study Furthers Understanding of Critical Ingredients

Posted October 12, 2010:

• Breast-Feeding Safe for Women After Breast Cancer Treatment, Study Finds

Posted October 4, 2010:

• Black Mothers Cite Lack of Desire as Top Reasons for Not Breastfeeding
• Postpartum Intervention/support Prevents Smoking Relapse, Extends Breastfeeding Duration

Posted September 29, 2010:

• Maternal Diet High in Trans Fats Doubles Risk of Excess Body Fat in Breastfed Babies, Study Finds

Posted September 1, 2010:

• Too Much Aluminum in Infant Formulas, UK Researchers Find

Posted August 27, 2010:

• Moms Who Don't Breastfeed More Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds

Posted August 26, 2010:

• Vitamin A Increases the Presence of HIV in Breast Milk, Studies Suggest

Posted July 20, 2010:

• Probiotics Use in Mothers Limits Eczema in Their Babies, Study Finds

Posted July 1, 2010:

• Treating Tongue Tie Could Help More Babies Breastfeed

Posted June 29, 2010:

• WIC Program Might Prevent Mothers from Feeding Cow's Milk Too Early

Posted June 24, 2010:

• Breast Milk Transmits Drugs and Medicines to the Baby

Posted June 23, 2010:

• Informal Childcare Curbs Chances of Infants Being Breastfed, Study Finds

Posted May 12, 2010:

• Why Is Breast Milk Best? It's All in the Genes

Posted May 1, 2010:

• Giving DHA Supplements to Breastfeeding Mothers

Posted April 19, 2010:

• Substance in Breast Milk Kills Cancer Cells, Study Suggests

Posted March 24, 2010:

• Tips for Picking the Right Baby Bottle

Posted February 22, 2010:

• Diapers' Contents Could Change Way of Finding Intestinal Disease

Posted January 26, 2010:

• Mother's Milk: What Determines Breastfeeding Rates in the UK?
• Common Antidepressant Drugs Linked to Lactation Difficulties in Moms

Posted November 3, 2009:

• ADA Releases Updated Position Paper On Breastfeeding

Posted October 1, 2009:

• Breast Milk Should Be Drunk At The Same Time Of Day That It Is Expressed

Posted September 15, 2009:

• Supplementing Babies' Formula With DHA Boosts Cognitive Development, Study Finds

Posted August 10, 2009:

• Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer In Women With A Family History Of The Disease

Posted July 22, 2009:

• Antiretroviral Therapy For Babies, Mothers Safely Reduces HIV Transmission

Posted July 14, 2009:

• Breastfeeding: Chemical Concentrations Do Not Decrease During Lactation

Posted June 29, 2009:

• Magic Ingredient In Breast Milk Protects Babies' Intestines

Posted June 18, 2009:

• Anxious Parents Misdiagnose Milk Formula Intolerance

Posted June 8, 2009:

• Breastfeeding Associated With A Reduced Risk Of Relapse In Women With Multiple Sclerosis

Posted May 28, 2009:

• Breastfeeding Duration And Weaning Diet May Shape Child's Body Composition

Posted May 1, 2009:

• Pacifiers No Barrier To Breastfeeding Success

Posted April 21, 2009:

• Moms Who Breastfeed Less Likely To Develop Heart Attacks Or Strokes

Posted March 19, 2009:

• Hospital Practices Strongly Impact Breastfeeding Rates

Posted March 2, 2009:

• New Test For Detecting Fake Organic Milk

Posted February 19, 2009:

• Can Breastfeeding Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Relapses?

Posted January 22, 2009:

• Breastfeeding May Prevent Breast Cancer

Posted January 21, 2009:

• Medical Mystery Of 9-Month-Old Infant Solved: Breastfed Baby Had Rickets

Posted January 6, 2009:

• New Infant Formula Safety Advice Could Prevent Infant Suffering

Posted December 16, 2008:

• Benefits Of Breastfeeding Outweigh Risk Of Infant Exposure To Environmental Chemicals In Breastmilk

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