The 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...
View ArticleTheodore Jones, M.D.: The State of Breastfeeding, 2015
The National Medical Association’s Breastfeeding Medicine Alliance gears up for the next phase The National Medical Association’s (NMA) Breastfeeding Medicine Alliance, established in 2014, has a...
View ArticleBlack Breastfeeding Week and Why It Is Important?
This year marked the 10th anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week. This week was created because of the gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. According to CDC data, 75% of white women have...
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