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Fascinating news out of Perth, Australia, as researchers report that human breast milk contains stem cells that potentially could be harvested to treat all manner of injuries and diseases. ScienceAlert quotes molecular biologist Dr. Mark Cregan:
We already know how breast milk provides for the baby’s nutritional needs, but we are only just beginning to understand […]
Jennifer and Tanya report that the Mothers’ Milk Bank of New England received enough votes in the IdeaBlob semi-finals to make it to the final round! The Milk Bank is one of eight finalists competing for the $10,000 prize, so your vote is needed in this final round. Vote now!
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Is intelligence determined by nature or nurture? The latest breastfeeding study reveals that nature (genetic makeup) and nurture (breastfeeding) work together to develop a child’s IQ. In children with a particular variant of the FADS2 gene (as 90% of children have), breastfeeding increases intelligence. Breastfed children with the gene variant score an average of seven […]
It is a time of transition for my family, and this is one of those times I am glad I am “still” breastfeeding. When life is full of changes, breastfeeding remains a constant element and a reliable comfort to a nursing child.
In anticipation of this crazy week, I have lined up some fantastic guest bloggers. […]
Hi there. Kendra here from Diabetes Notes, a fellow blogger at the science and health channel. Being a nurse, I can’t tell you how many times I have heard the words, “I know I can’t breastfeed after I have the baby, I’m a diabetic.” And I can’t count how many times I have said, “the […]
Public health leaders say the weight of the scientific evidence for breast-feeding has grown so overwhelming that it is appropriate to recast their message to make clear that it is risky not to breast-feed.
Breast-Feed or Else By Roni Rabin
The New York Times, June 13, 2006
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We’re talking about going green today at the Science and Health Theme Day, hosted this round by Kendra at Diabetes Notes. Breastfeeding is clearly the right environmental choice–the only things breastfeeding requires are mom and baby. While there are lots of breastfeeding accessories available should you decide you want them, a breastfeeding family does not […]
It’s breastfeeding carnival time again and in honor of Father’s Day we’ve got some fathers added into the mix of contributors (see the complete list at the bottom of this post). My own husband shares how he became such a passionate advocate for breastfeeding:
“With Father’s Day approaching, I pondered how breastfeeding has influenced my life, […]
As long as you can - breastfeed! And get that protection into your child.
Dr. David Rose, Deputy Director, Maternal and Primary Care Administration, DC Department of Health. “Asthma and Allergies in Children” The Kojo Nnamdi Show, WAMU American University Radio, April 5, 2007.
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