• Does Breastfeeding Prevent Cancer?| Leave a Comment

    When we researched the question of ‘Does breastfeeding lower the incidence of breast cancer and/or other female cancers?’ the majority of the information we found said that yes, it does reduce the incidence of breast, uterine, cervical and ovarian cancers. Recent studies have been conducted that have lead researchers to this conclusion.
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  • Breast Milk and Cavities| Leave a Comment

    A new study that conducted research on rats has suggested that breast milk may cause more cavities than cows milk. Even so, the researchers do not advocate switching from breast milk to cows milk but rather to initiate good oral hygiene habits. The study also found that the worst offenders for young teeth were cola, [...]

  • Breastfeeding in Public| Leave a Comment

    According to a recent Dr. Phil show poll, the majority of the respondents think it is okay to breastfeed in public. Out of 15165 survey takers, 46% (7052) believe breastfeeding in public is okay, anytime, anywhere and another 41% (6316) believe that it is okay so long as both mother and child are covered.
    10% (1555) [...]

  • Forget Rice Cereal?| Leave a Comment

    We have always known the rules about babies first solid foods, rice cereal followed by pureed vegetables, then fruits. We’ve never questioned it, just blindly followed. But it turns out that it all may be a myth. There really is no solid scientific evidence to support the baby feeding rules we have always followed. Experts [...]

  • Breastfeeding For Working Moms| Leave a Comment

    Moms who work outside of the home have a dilemma when deciding whether to keep breastfeeding or not after returning to work. In order to retain their breastmilk any mother must empty their breasts at regular intervals. When mom is home with baby this is a natural occurrence, but when a mom returns to work [...]

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