Breast Feeding Basics

Study: Breastfeeding expands lung function

Jessica — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:34:37 +0000

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. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Fbenefits-for-baby%2Fstudy-breastfeeding-expands-lung-function%2F'; addthis_title = 'Study%3A+Breastfeeding+expands+lung+function'; addthis_pub [...]

Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding and Fluoride

Jessica — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:34:33 +0000

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. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Fbreast-milk-nutrition%2Fbreastfeeding-formula-feeding-and-fluoride%2F'; addthis_title = 'Breastfeeding%2C+Formula+Feeding+and+Fluoride'; [...]

China: Breastfeeding in City, Suburban and Rural Areas

Jessica — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:53:41 +0000

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 [...]

Is Breastfeeding A Toddler Creepy?

Jessica — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:29:20 +0000

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? addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Ffrequently-asked-questions%2Fis-breastfeeding-a-toddler-creepy%2F'; addthis_title = 'Is+Breastfeeding+A+Toddler+Creepy%3F'; addthis_pub = '';

Cambodian Refugee Breastfeeding Practices

Jessica — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:24:06 +0000

Background: The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine Cambodian refugee mothers’ infant feeding beliefs, practices, and decision making regarding infant feeding in the U.S. and to explore if a culturally-specific breastfeeding program is appropriate for this community. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Fbreastfeeding-research%2Fcambodian-refugee-breastfeeding-practices-in-the-usa%2F'; addthis_title = 'Cambodian+Refugee+Breastfeeding+Practices'; addthis_pub [...]

Iron Status In Exclusively Breastfed Infants

Jessica — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:09:41 +0000

Background: Can exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age maintain optimum iron status in term babies? We evaluated iron status of exclusively breastfed term infants in relation to breast milk iron and lactoferrin. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Fbreastfeeding-research%2Firon-status-in-exclusively-breastfed-infants%2F'; addthis_title = 'Iron+Status+In+Exclusively+Breastfed+Infants'; addthis_pub = '';

First Breastfeed: The Sooner The Better

Jessica — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:12:38 +0000

Background: The proportion of mothers in Japan who breastfeed exclusively has been low since the 1970s. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the time of first breastfeed after birth and the proportion of mothers fully breastfeeding up to four months postpartum. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Fbreastfeeding-research%2Ffirst-breastfeed-the-sooner-the-better%2F'; addthis_title [...]

Infant feeding, poverty and human development

Jessica — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:38:54 +0000

The relationship between poverty and human development touches on a central aim of the International Breastfeeding Journal’s editorial policy which is to support and protect the health and wellbeing of all infants through the promotion of breastfeeding. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Fbenefits-for-baby%2Finfant-feeding-poverty-and-human-development%2F'; addthis_title = 'Infant+feeding%2C+poverty+and+human+development'; addthis_pub = [...]

Infant Formula Problems

Jessica — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:56 +0000

There are so many reasons to avoid formula in favor of breast milk it is hard to know where to start. In this post I’ll set out three compelling reasons for you to consider. That doesn’t mean there aren’t more than three, or that these three reasons are the most compelling. It’s just a start, [...]

Hong Kong: Peer Breastfeeding Support Study

Jessica — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:04:23 +0000

Background: Peer counselling is reported to increase breastfeeding rates. We evaluated an intervention consisting of mainly telephone contact peer counselling programme on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fbreastfeedingbasics.info%2Fblog%2Funcategorized%2Fhong-kong-peer-breastfeeding-support-study%2F'; addthis_title = 'Hong+Kong%3A+Peer+Breastfeeding+Support+Study'; addthis_pub = '';