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Considering breastfeeding? These lactation consultants have some tips
Read full article: Considering breastfeeding? These lactation consultants have some tipsThe World Health Organization recommends exclusively breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life and continuing for up to two years old or longer with nutritious solid foods.
Study shows breastfeeding can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Read full article: Study shows breastfeeding can reduce risk of cardiovascular diseaseIt’s known that breastfeeding can be extremely beneficial to a baby, but as it turns out, it’s extremely beneficial to the mom, as well, and in many ways.
When breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?
Read full article: When breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?If you’re a new mother or an expecting mom-to-be, you don’t need another news article telling you about all the benefits of breastfeeding and breastmilk.
Early menopause comes with health risks -- but there’s something that can delay it
Read full article: Early menopause comes with health risks -- but there’s something that can delay itPast studies have shown that women who go through menopause before the age of 45 have an increased risk of early death, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
San Antonio hospital allows breastfeeding for COVID-19 positive mothers
Read full article: San Antonio hospital allows breastfeeding for COVID-19 positive mothersA study in The Lancet medical publication looked at 120 babies born to women who tested positive and were breastfed and handled with surgical masks and other virus containment procedures. The change came after it was learned that an estimated 30% of pregnant moms in New York tested positive for the novel coronavirus, most without any symptoms at all. She was quick to note; however, “COVID-19 positive mothers whose babies then also tested positive was only like 2% to 5% of the babies. University Hospital is embracing the practice for many reasons and has removed roadblocks that would separate newborns from their mothers. She noted that the documented benefits of breast milk have even created a new trend.