Breast Milk Spurs Brain Growth in Preemies
Preemies typically have smaller brains than full-term infants Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to spur more robust brain growth, compared with babies...
View ArticleBreastfeeding in Public
Some mothers feel uncomfortable breastfeeding in public. But remember that you are feeding your baby. You are not doing anything wrong. And even though it may seem taboo in some places, awareness of...
View ArticleCan Breastfeeding Regimen Lower HIV Transmission?
For HIV-infected mothers whose immune system is in good health, taking a three-drug antiretroviral regimen during breastfeeding essentially eliminates HIV transmission by breast milk to their infants,...
View ArticleBaby-Friendly Hospitals Support Moms in a Big Way
Here is some good news out of Detroit: This summer, St. John Hospital & Medical Center became the first hospital in the city to be designated as “Baby-Friendly.” The Baby-Friendly Hospital...
View ArticleBreastfed Preemies Do Better on Skills Tests
In case you need more evidence that breastfeeding is best: Breast milk boosts premature babies’ mental and physical development, according to the results of a recent study. “Our data support current...
View ArticleCamille Clare, M.D.: Climbing Breastfeeding Stumbling Blocks
By now you’ve heard the numbers: Black moms don’t breastfeed in anywhere near the numbers of women of other races and ethnicities. Right now, though breastfeeding rates in the United States are...
View ArticleMaking Breastfeeding Work for You
So, you’ve decided to breastfeed. Great! Now what? And for how long? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least one year, and that families wait until their babies are 6...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Myths in the Black Community
New moms get a lot of baby advice. Although people usually mean well, not all of it is based on fact. Myths about breastfeeding are common. The fact is that breastfeeding is a healthy way to feed your...
View ArticleBlack Women and Breastfeeding: What We’ve Learned
A recent survey of eight medical professionals—seven physicians and a nurse who is also a hospital lactation program coordinator—about black women and breastfeeding solidified much of what we already...
View Article13 Breastfeeding Facts
Breastfed babies typically get sick less. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of ear infections, diarrhea and stomach problems. Children who are breastfed have a lower rate of certain illnesses as they...
View ArticleMedicine and Pregnancy
Are you pregnant and taking medicines? You are not alone. Many women need to take medicines when they are pregnant. There are about six million pregnancies in the United States each year, and 50...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Get Your Family on Board
Every family is different. And you know your family best. Educate those you are closest to and include them early so they can see how you and your baby are learning and bonding through breastfeeding....
View ArticleThe 111 Benefits of Breastfeeding—Part 3
I was fed formula when I was a baby, and I turned out just fine, if I do say so myself. My brothers and sisters were all formula fed, too, and nothing went wrong with them either. I planned to carry on...
View ArticleThe 111 Benefits of Breastfeeding—Part 4
I was fed formula when I was a baby, and I turned out just fine, if I do say so myself. My brothers and sisters were all formula fed, too, and nothing went wrong with them either. I planned to carry on...
View ArticleThe 111 Benefits of Breastfeeding—Part 5
I was fed formula when I was a baby, and I turned out just fine, if I do say so myself. My brothers and sisters were all formula fed, too, and nothing went wrong with them either. I planned to carry on...
View ArticleThe 111 Benefits of Breastfeeding—Part 6
I was fed formula when I was a baby, and I turned out just fine, if I do say so myself. My brothers and sisters were all formula fed, too, and nothing went wrong with them either. I planned to carry on...
View ArticleThe 111 Benefits of Breastfeeding—Part 7
I was fed formula when I was a baby, and I turned out just fine, if I do say so myself. My brothers and sisters were all formula fed, too, and nothing went wrong with them either. I planned to carry on...
View ArticleRoland Matthews, M.D.: Getting Moms to the Benefits of Breastfeeding
The chair of the National Medical Association’s Ob/Gyn section changes every two years, and the current physician in the top seat is Roland Matthews, M.D., chair, department of obstetrics and...
View ArticleCommon Questions About Breastfeeding Pain
Breastfeeding is a great way for moms to nurture and bond with their babies. While it should not hurt, the idea of pain can make many moms-to-be afraid to even try breastfeeding. African-American women...
View Article10 Things Moms Can Do While Breastfeeding
Moms are expert multitaskers. They have to be! Taking care of a baby is a 24-hour-a-day job. On the one hand, breastfeeding gives mom a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a bonding moment with her...
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