Apparently, not only does breastfeeding reduce the risk of asthma, it also increases lung capacity. Somehow this news is not very surpising to me. Perhaps that is because I have personally seen how much effort breastfeeding takes for a young baby.
Fluoride is generally touted in the mainstream media as wonderful stuff that our kids need. Breastfed infants receive less fluoride in breast milk, but is that bad news, or good news? What effect does fluoride have on infants? Read on to learn more. (more…)
Background:
Breastfeeding is the basis for appropriate nutrition for infants and is strongly supported by the Ministry of Health in China. However there are differences in infant feeding practices in different areas of the country. The aim of this study was to compare the infant feeding practices and the prevalence of risk factors for initiation and continuing to breastfeeding until six months of age of city, suburb and rural areas in Zhejiang Province, PRC. (more…)
Question; My brother thinks breastfeeding my two-and-a-half year old is creepy. Is it really? What about breastfeeding her when she is three? (more…)