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Breastfeeding in the United States: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2006
Human milk is the ideal food for most infants. Breastfeeding benefits infants and their mothers (1). Breastfed infants receive anti-bodies from breast milk, which protect against infection in the early postpartum period, and breastfeeding is less expensive than formula feeding. This report summarizes information on breastfeeding rates in the United States based on data from the 1999-2006 National Health and Nutrition ...Submitted by Shan4691 | -
Working in Your Workout
Oops. You missed your spin class again. It’s just as well – you still haven’t gotten through the day’s email, you’re hungry as hell and American Idol is on in an hour. You’ll try again tomorrow. “Try” being the operative word. Because despite your regular attempts, these days you never seem to get out of work in time to hit the ... -
How You Can Eat Healthy at Work and Home
You're a busy healthcare professional, and you've probably got a lot more on your plate than just your job. You might have a family. A hobby (or two, or three!). A social life. Between everything you take it, you might forget about the food you put into your body. It's easy to swing by the fast food restaurant on the way ... -
Breast-feeding and cognitive development
Background: Although the results of many clinical studies suggest Objective: observed differences in cognitive development between breast-fed and formula-fed children. Our objective was to conduct a meta-analysis of that breast-fed children score higher on tests of cognitive function than do formula-fed children, some investigators have suggested that these differences are related to confounding covariables such as socioeconomic status or ...Submitted by Shan4691 | -
Breastfeeding in the United States: A National Agenda
The United States Breastfeeding Committee composed of representatives from health professional associationsand relevant government departments and non-governmental organizations developed the following stragic plan.Submitted by Shan4691 | -
Nursing an allergic baby
One mother radically altered her diet in an attempt to keep breast-feeding.Submitted by Shan4691 | -
Conundrum: Money is tight and junk food is cheaper
Money is tight and people are watching their budgets, but is it getting too expensive to eat healthy? In a recent article by the NY Times, it is reportedSubmitted by DaMomb | -
Superfoods for Babies: 7-9 Months
Babies develop rapidly between 7 and 9 months, and your baby will soon be sitting in a high chair. She will be ready for stronger tastes and more challenging textures.Submitted by Shan4691 |
Omega-3s: Good Fats for Kids
Find out more about these essential fats and how to make sure your kid's getting enough.
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4 Ways to Breastfeeding Success
How to find the support you need to get through the first months.
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Health Update: Babies and Kids Need More Vitamin D
The American Academy of Pediatrics says children need twice as much vitamin D as previously recommended. Is your child getting enough? minmax_bound=
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Getting an epidural may hinder breastfeeding
NEW YORK - Some women who get epidural anesthesia during childbirth may have difficulty with breastfeeding in the short- and long-term, a new study suggests. Specifical
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Breastfeeding basics: Overcoming the hurdles
Nursing seems to be a natural instinct, however many new moms know it's a learned skill. And with the help and support of breastfeeding experts, breastfeeding becomes something that gets better
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Answering your questions about breastfeeding
How long should a mother breastfeed? Is it going to hurt? Pediatrician Joan Meek addresses viewers' concerns, and explains the health benefits.
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The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Hospitals and maternity units set a powerful example for new mothers. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative ( BFHI ), launched in 1991, is an effort by UNICEF and the World Health Organization to ensure that all maternities,whether free standing or in a hospital, become centers of breastfeeding support. A maternity facility can be designated 'baby-friendly' when it does not accept free or ...
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Supporting Breastfeeding
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers as They Return to Work By Marianne Neifert, MD, FAAP "How professionals can help Many women attempt to combine employment and breastfeeding, and some enjoy remarkable success. Others report frustration and disappointment due to lack of support, pumping facilities, time, energy, and eventually lack of milk. Pediatricians, health professionals, and child care providers can begin to support mothers ...
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Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency: New Guidelines for Vitamin D Intake
"Rickets in infants attributable to inadequate vitamin D intake and decreased exposure to sunlight continues to be reported in the United States. It is recommended that all infants, including those who are exclusively breastfed, have a minimum intake of 200 IU of vitamin D per day beginning during the first 2 months of life. In addition, it is recommended that an ...
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Do Baby-Friendly Hospitals Influence Breastfeeding Duration on a National Level?
"Objectives. In Switzerland, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) proposed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) was introduced in 1993 to promote breastfeeding nationwide. This study reports results of a national study of the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding in 2003 throughout Switzerland and analyzes the influence of compliance with UNICEF guidelines of the hospital where delivery took place on breastfeeding ...
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Beneficial Effects of Breast Milk in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on the Developmental Outcome of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants at 18 Months of Age
"OBJECTIVE. Beneficial effects of breast milk on cognitive skills and behavior ratings have been demonstrated previously in term and very low birth weight infants. Extremely low birth weight infants are known to be at increased risk for developmental and behavior morbidities. The benefits of breast milk that is ingested in the NICU by extremely low birth weight infants on development and ...
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Donor breast milk versus infant formula for preterm infants: systematic review and meta-analysis
"Objectives: To compare the effect of donor breast milk with infant formula in preterm infants. Separate comparisons with formula were made for donor breast milk that was: (1) given as a sole diet; (2) given as a supplement to mother’s own breast milk; and (3) fortified with macronutrients and micronutrients. The main outcomes were death, necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), infection, growth and ...
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