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A breastfeeding myth lives on
2012-01-03 11:57:00 What they seem to overlook is that mothers’ IQ is highly predictive of breastfeeding so all we are seeing here is that high IQ mothers have high IQ children, which is not exactly news. IQ is highly hereditary. It would be nice if researchers knew something about their subject but in ...
Breastfeeding is key to bonding mother with baby's
2011-05-23 16:00:00 Breastfeeding - Every mother would want to have a close and intimate relationship with her ??baby. Strong bond between mother and son would later affect the child's confidence. Secret of the most... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Breastfeeding
2011-05-02 19:28:00 It's funny how much your opinion on breastfeeding changes when you're a new mother.I'm ashamed to admit I used to feel embarassed for women who breastfed their babies in public. I would think, can't you find a more private place?Now I'm in the same situation and I realize it's not so easy to find a private corner when you're in a public place. And even if your baby is on a feeding schedule and he's not supposed to be hungry for another 2 hours, he really doesn't understand when I tell him it's not time to eat yet.So what do you do? You throw a blanket over your shoulder and you pop the baby on his food source.Now some people...
Book Review: The Essential Guide To Breastfeeding By Marianne Neifert, M.D.
2009-09-23 14:08:00 By Amie Breeze Harper Having given birth to my first child this past spring and nourishing my son solely through breast milk his first 5.5 months, I was very pleased with Dr. Marianne Neifert's new book, The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding: Everything a Nursing Mother Needs to Know (Sterling 2009). First, the book is structured in a way that is very easy to read. I was able to find the answers I needed, immediately. For example, the use of bold font styles to make important concepts stay in my mind, and the use of big blue lettering for sub-sections allowed me to navigate the book well. The first chapter of the book lets the audience know why and how breastfeeding is "nature's perfect food for babies." Dr. Neifert breaks down the components in human milk (protein, fat, carbohydrates) and explains why it is far better than formula. Understanding that breastfeeding is still socially unacceptable in most parts of the U.S.A. (although it is medically proven to be optim...
By: BasilandSpice
Post Weaning
2009-09-02 05:23:00 It has been almost a month since I weaned JL off boobies. The first week was so uneventful and I was laughing at my own luck on how easy to wean her off without major struggle. Boy…I was wrong. It has been getting tougher and tougher as the week goes by. From 100% weaning off on ...
Kendra Wilkinson & Kourtney Kardashian Talk Breastfeeding & Sex!
2009-08-28 20:25:00 Reality stars Kendra Wilkinson and Kourtney Kardashian are both pregnant with their first child and still discovering the amazing feelings and also doubts of many other moms-to-be. Their first concern was if they could or could not breastfeed because both Kendra and Kourtney have breast implants. “I was so scared that I wasn’t going to be ...
Ticketed For Parking While Breastfeeding?
2009-08-27 16:10:00 Blame it on the brat. According to the esteemed New York Times, it seems a couple with a hungry 6-month old baby, pulled their car into a no standing zone in New York City so the mother could breastfeed their son....
Weaning From Breastfeeding
2009-07-31 16:22:00 I have had a hard time weaning my daughter Bianca from breastfeeding. I have tried several times, but I always go back. So, I said to myself, ok I will wait until she reaches 2 years old, then whether she likes it or not, I will stop breastfeeding her. Then, I think, I can say that I will be proud and happy with myself, that I have breastfeed my child for up to two years. When she reached 20 months old, I felt like I could not take it anymore; her demand for milk became more frequent. Every time she would see me, she began to cry and wanted to be breastfed. Even though she was filled with solid foods and fresh milk, she still wanted my breast; I think for her, it was also more comforting and fulfilling for her to nurse. Every night I could not sleep well; because if I removed my breast from her mouth, she would cry. However, about two months ago, I had decided to be firm and stop her from breast feeding. During the first two days, she didn’t get any milk from me at all; it w...
Salma Hayek Breastfeeding African Baby Video
2009-02-11 19:28:00 During her recent trip to Sierra Leone, Salma Hayek breastfed an African baby, whose mother had no milk, and the moment was registered for the whole world to see. The baby was born on the same day as Salma?s daughter Valentina and the mother?s instinct kicked in.
Facebook Removes Pic of Mother Breastfeeding Her Baby
2008-12-27 16:42:00 Facebook is in the news due to them removing a picture of a mother breastfeeding her baby. The site claims that the pic of Kelli Roman breastfeeding her child is obscene, thus they removed it and have now barred her access. After her pic was removed, Kelli Roman started a group, “Hey Facebook, Breastfeeding is Not Obscene.” The ...
Angelina Jolie?s Breastfeeding Photos Taken By Brad Pitt
2008-10-09 22:03:00 Brad Pitt, the photographer, took series of intimate shots of Angelina Jolie and their recently born twins, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, that will be featured in the November?s issue of W Magazine. On the cover Angelina is seen breastfeeding one of their twins and smiling for the camera: The Hollywood star sits with brunette locks tumbling ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Angelina Jolie?s Breastfeeding Photos Taken By Brad Pitt", url: "http://bumpshack.com/2008/10/0-9/angelina-jolie%e2%80%99s-brea-stfeeding-photos-taken-by-brad--pitt/" });
Angelina Jolie?s Breastfeeding Photo Shoot
2008-10-09 20:25:00 Photo: DailyMail Angelina Jolie is set to grace the cover of W while breastfeeding one (hopefully not both!) of her newborn twins. Papa Brad Pitt was the photographer and shot the portrait at the couple’s estate, Chateau Miraval, in the South of France last August. A source who has reportedly seen the photo says, “Angelina posed for Brad [Pitt] ...
By: Celebrity Smack!
Pictures of Jamie Lynn Spears Breastfeeding Stolen
2008-09-22 20:14:00 Photos of Jamie Lynn Spears breastfeeding her newborn baby Maddie have been stolen and shopped for a big cash payday. There were also photos of older sister Britney Spears and baby daddy Casey Aldridge that were part of the stolen pics. Local law enforcement is on the case since photos of the underaged Spears to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Pictures of Jamie Lynn Spears Breastfeeding Stolen", url: "http://bumpshack.com/2008/09/2-2/pictures-of-jamie-lynn-spears--breastfeeding-stolen/" });
Almost 8 Months, Two Teeth, Back at Work and Still Breastfeeding
2008-09-07 07:17:00 Before Jem was born people would ask me if I was going to breastfeed and I would say that I was going to try and was planning to make it to 3 months. After Jem was born there were times that I did not think that I would make it to one month let alone three months. When I got to the three month mark I decided that it was important to breastfeed until Jem was six months. Now I am at nearly 8 months and I am so glad that I never gave up. It got much easier as time went on.Sometimes breastfeeding is the only thing that comforts Jem when he is super tired and cannot fall asleep on his own. I will cherish this time for the rest of my life and I am honored that I alone can provide this for him. This is not to say that it is easy, especially now that I am back at work, but that makes it even more important. While Jem is at day care and I am at work it comforts me to know that he has my breast milk.I would rather be with him, but he is really happy at day care. If he wasn't I would be livin...
Nursing Cuteness
2008-06-03 02:43:00 Our new cute thing is that when they are done nursing they pull my shirt back down and say “Bye bye tissy!” F also once lunged at me across the bed after I got my bra out of the way and cried “I’m coming tissy!” We call nursing “tissy” rather than the more standard “nums” ...
By: The Twinkies
Know all about breastfeeding supplies
2008-06-01 19:00:00 It is very important that a mother has all the breastfeeding supplies she needs to feed her baby. Breastfeeding is one of the best things that a woman can do for her baby. (...)
Mommy?s Bliss Nipple Cream and breastfeeding
2008-05-29 17:00:00 The FDA has posted a warning about Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream, marketed by MOM Enterprises, Inc. The product was marketed to help nursing mothers heal cracking nipples from nursing but it has been revealed that some of the ingredients are harmful, specifically chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol. Chlorphenesin relaxes skeletal muscle and can depress the central nervous system and cause slow or shallow breathing in infants. Phenoxyenthanol, a preservative that is primarily used in cosmetics and medications, can also depress the central nervous system and may cause vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration in infants. Mothers and caregivers should seek immediate medical attention if their child shows signs and symptoms of a decrease in appetite, difficulty in awakening, limpness of extremities or a decrease in an infant’s strength of grip and a change in skin color. I’m incredibly shocked by all this, how could something designed specifically for the nursing...
By: Steeping Beauty
Regrets In Breastfeeding
2008-05-27 13:04:00 No, not me. I would never ever have any regrets in breastfeeding my children. This regret comes from my cousin’s wife. Sadly, but it’s true. She kept telling me that she regretted so much of breastfeeding her son. As many has known about the goodness and benefit of breast milk to the mother and baby, and ...
Breasts After Breastfeeding
2008-05-22 20:44:00 I have friends that have had babies and they didn’t want to breastfeed because they didn’t want to ruin their breasts…I’m sorry. I find that extremely selfish. Yes..your body will never be the same but I would think that pregnancy would ruin them too…a lot of weight gain and then losing it again..it ...
Korean Seaweed Soup Recipe for Postpartum and Breastfeeding Moms
2008-05-22 15:00:00 Traditionally in Korea, after a woman gives birth; she eats this delicious and nutrious seaweed soup for up to three months. It’s healing properties as well as help with breastmilk production...
By: Green Options
The Importance of Breastfeeding
2008-05-17 01:36:00 A few decades ago, probably when you were a child, breastfeeding was not in style. Breastfeeding was not something that was encouraged as it is today. (...)
Broccoli
2008-05-16 00:12:00 So I have been having broccoli with my meals because I just like it and it is really quite good for you. Well….I am nursing and my baby just does not like it. He is just so gassy it is unbeliveable. So I am going to stay away from the broccoli ...
Christina Aguilera is Still Breastfeeding
2008-05-15 05:45:00 Could there be any other explanation? source: Xtina Is Ridiculous [dlisted] Share This
By: Gone Hollywood
Breastfeeding halves mother?s arthritis risk
2008-05-13 15:28:00 Washington, May 13 (IANS) Breastfeeding has unplanned benefits like protecting nursing mothers from rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study. The study found that women who had breastfed for 13 months or more were half as likely to get rheumatoid arthritis as those who had never breastfed. Those who had breastfed for one to 12 months ...
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When Do I Become ?That Woman??
2008-05-10 17:25:00 You know, that one who is getting attention for nursing her 8-year-old at the mall? What’s the cut off when you stop being normal and move into freak? And, now that you are resisting the urge to tell me that I am already in the freak zone 1 here’s a cartoon to amuse you. 1 ...
By: The Twinkies
The Smart Thing About Breastfeeding
2008-05-07 04:45:00 The smart thing about breastfeeding What happened A study released this week provided fresh evidence that breast-feeding can make children smarter. The research by scientists in Canada and Belarus showed that babies whose mothers breast-fed them longer?and never used formula?scored about 5 percent higher on IQ tests several years later and did better ...
Breastfeeding Boosts the Child's Intelligence
2008-05-07 03:59:00 The precise cause is not yet knownBy Stefan Anitei, Science EditorMay 7, SoftpediaCurrently, in many western countries, less than 1% of women breastfeed continuously for the first six months of the baby's life. In the UK, the category most prone to breastfeeding was found to be formed of well educated, professional women, older than 30 and mothers for the first time. The fear of ending up with saggy breasts (although recent researches have come to infirm this theory), commodity, lack of time and other factors have contributed to this low percentage.With all that, studies have shown that colostrum, that yellowishmilk secreted after birth, is the first package of immune factors delivered to the infant's body. Breastfed babies are five times less likely to get gastroenteritis as compared to formula-fed ones, also two times less likely to catch a respiratory disease in their first seven years of life, as well as much less vulnerable to diabetes. Breastfeeding prevents children from tu...
The Unbearable Cuteness of Fi
2008-05-06 03:45:00 Before breast-feeding at bedtime, which is done lying on the floor of the nursery, both kids like to get their blankies and have for a while. A new addition in the past two weeks has been their “bow-wows”, which are stuffed cocker spaniels that a friend of mine gave them when they were born. ...
By: The Twinkies
Medical Aspects of Breastfeeding Conference in Englewood, NJ May 13, 2008
2008-05-05 14:00:00 About: This conference will provide clinical breastfeeding information for physicians and other health care professionals to support and promote breastfeeding.Date: Tues, May 13Time: 8:30-1:30Cost: $75 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)Topics: Impact of tongue-tie on breastfeeding; breastfeeding in the NICU; medical and surgical aspects of breastfeedingRegistration: By May 7 hereView the brochure for this conference here: https://www.maternalchildhealth-.org/assets/oe_brochure/30_bfbr-ochure.pdf
Breastfeeding Experience from A Green Girl and First Time Mom
2008-05-05 05:55:00 When I became pregnant with Layla, the first decision as a mother was to breastfeed. With the information we have now about the benefits of breastfeeding, not only healthwise but environmentally; it...
By: Green Options
Free enfamil sample and breastfeeding support kit
2008-05-02 18:45:00 Breastfeeding Support Kit sample of enfamil
By: Free Stuff Times
Your Nursing Area
2008-05-01 15:15:00 Once you've reached the third trimester, you'll probably start stocking up on nursing bras, breast pads, and loose button down shirts for the coming months ahead. (...)
Record National Breastfeeding Rates...Or Are They?
2008-05-01 02:06:00 This article debuts the latest national breastfeeding rate -77%- a 20-year high! WOW! The United States seems to be making great strides in re-establishing normal infant feeding. See below for a few excerpts and my thoughts..."About 77 percent of new mothers breast-feed, at least briefly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said."I think that a 77 percent breastfeeding rate is phenomenal but I also think this statistic is misleading. Its miseading because of the three words "at least briefly." That means that the 77 percent breastfeeding rate includes women who breastfeed for 10 seconds and then use formula. I think it would be interesting to see a statistic that separates women who are still breastfeeding exclusively at six months, women who are breastfeeding and supplementing with formula at six months, and women who only breastfed while in the hospital. "The percentage of black infants who were ever breast-fed rose most dramatically, to 65 percent. Only 36 percent were...
Traditional Vs. Baby-Led Breastfeeding
2008-04-27 09:39:00 "Giving babies regular, short feeds may benefit them and their mothers more than the popular 'baby-led' method", reports The Daily Telegraph today. That's according to a study that found regular feeds of up to 10 minutes on each breast led to increased weight gain. BBC News also covers the study of 63 breastfeeding mothers in Bradford. Half of them were told to use one breast to feed their baby, as and when it wanted being fed, and to only use the other breast if the baby was still hungry. The other half were advised to follow a routine of using each breast for a maximum of 10 minutes at a time, and to feed their baby about every three hours during the day, and on demand at night. The researchers found that babies in the second group were breastfed for longer, and gained more weight from birth to six-to-eight weeks. These reports are based on a relatively small study, and may not be representative of what might be seen in a larger group of women, or in women from other areas ...
OUCH!!
2008-04-25 04:50:00 The biting during feed had stopped after the first tooth is totally out, but my nightmares didn’t end there. JL’s cutting another tooth and the bitting begins again. With 2 teeth now, my teats are more injured then before. It really hurts each time she bites and I do not know how to stop her. ...
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) Video Contest
2008-04-25 00:00:00 The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) announces the 1st World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) Video Contest! The Deadline for submissions is 30 April 2008, so hurry! Going with the WBW theme "Mother Support: Going for the Gold" WABA invites you to create a one-minute video that shows how breastfeeding mothers can be supported. The video can have sound and music and be in any language (with an accompanying English translation). Five winning videos will be awarded US$200.00 each.
Buyer Beware: Protect Your Baby from Bisphenol A (BPA)
2008-04-17 00:49:00 Bisphenol A or BPA has been in the news lately. According to this article:"The chemical Bisphenol A (BPA), widely used to make plastic packaging products, has just been declared toxic enough to be linked to a host of severe developmental and reproductive disorders common all across the United States. Breast and prostate cancers and premature puberty are some of the disorders associated with exposure to BPA."At the most, this is another reason to breastfeed. At the least (and for moms who pump), this is a reason to switch bottles.However, BPA can be in a host of other plastic products besides bottles- including sippy cups, storage bottles, and food storage containers.The following companies claim that their products are BPA-free:Medela: All bottles Dr Brown?s: Glass Bottles (all vent system pieces BPA Free), Dr. Browns Polypropylene bottles (due in store?s April 15th) BornFree: All bottles and cups BPA free Avent ?Via? disposable bottles Adiri Natural Nursers For a complete list o...
Breastfeeding Around the World: Brazil
2008-04-13 14:50:00 Over the next few weeks I'm going to showcase attitudes toward Breastfeeding from countries around the world. I think its interesting to see how different countries view Breastfeeding and how these countries are sometimes influenced by the United States. Here's what a student midwife in Brazil had to say about Brazilian attitudes towards breastfeeding:"Here in Brazil breastfeeding is very natural. Since breasts are only somewhat associated with sexuality, but most of all they represent motherhood and breastfeeding. Women breastfeed anywhere and you'd never even think of asking a woman to do anything while she is breastfeeding. There is a cultural belief that you should not bother women during nursing. We see it as the women is already busy, just as you would talk to someone who is busy working. We have many TV commercials for household products, like laundry detergent, where the women are depicted breastfeeding. The mom comes home from work with her sparkling white shirt, picks...
AWESOME Breastfeeding Ad
2008-04-12 21:50:00 I wish this advertisement were shown in the U.S. The ad below shows the wonder of breastfeeding- attachment to mom and life to babies. Of course, lets be real. This ad could never be shown in the U.S. because of ignorant attitudes toward breastfeeding. The oversexualization of the breast has produced two awkward and contradictory attitudes towards breasts. On the one hand, showing oversized photos of scantily clad women in push-up bras in Victoria's Secret is OK, but breastfeeding an infant/child in front of said store isn't.Those of you who are breastfeeding moms may have gotten disgusted stares or even asked to leave an establishment because other patrons were "uncomfortable" with you breastfeeding. Stand up for your rights- breastfeeding mothers in NJ have the right to breastfeed in ANY public establishment. Inform the manager that they are breaking the law by interfering with you and your breastfeeding child.I have three questions to ask those that are offended by the breastfe...
The Issue of Breastfeeding Vs Bottle Feeding
2008-04-12 00:00:00 The matter of breastfeeding vs bottle feeding has been around forever, and while every one has their own particular stance on it, there are some facts that should be taken into consideration, especially if you have just had a baby or are going to have a baby, and want to know what the better option is.
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How To Use A Breast Pump
2008-04-11 12:00:00 Just like breast feeding, pumping is a skill that you learn. When first trying a breast pump, most mothers are only able to express a few drops of milk. (...)
Ryan Sutter Gets Turned On by Breastfeeding
2008-04-09 19:51:00 Ryan- I?m Only a F-List Celeb Because of My Hot Wife-Sutter bragged to MomLogic.com about getting turned on by breastfeeding. Dude, not something you should air out. That is like telling people really dig reruns of ?The Nanny.? You just don?t admit that kinda thing. “Even when you’re about to breastfeed, we get turned on because ...
By: Gone Hollywood
Breastfeeding- The Nursing Support ‘Breastfeeding Bra’!
2008-04-04 07:00:00 One of the first things for a nursing mother to find is a good quality nursing bra. This can make a potentially challenging situation all the easier and more enjoyable. The nursing bra is meant to support the ever changing size and shape of the breast, and to make nursing easier and more discreet for ...
By: Resources zone
Breastfeeding Men:The Near Future?
2008-04-02 05:35:00 Can men breastfeed? And if they can, why don't they? Are we looking at Male Dolly Partons in the future? Scary!1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
He Asked For Nen Nen
2008-04-01 16:47:00 WH has been weaned from the breast for slightly more than a year now. After JL’s birth and during the first month, we often tease him whether he still want nen nen and asked if he ever remembers being breastfed. He just give a shy smile and said he doesn’t want anymore and that’s for ...
slooow weaning
2008-03-25 15:21:00 At 14 months, Mateo still feeds from my breasts. Although he also takes in formula milk whenever I’m not home, I can say that for the past 14 months, he gets his milk from me 70% of the time. Until a few weeks ago, a 900-gram can of formula milk would last for more than ...
By: crazy mama
Breastfeeding Pillow for Comfort Nursing
2008-03-25 13:11:00 Saurabh Jain wrote about breastfeeding pillow in ezinearticle about breastfeeding pillow. I don’t even know that the pillow are exist. Here are what she wrote: A breastfeeding pillow can be a perfect solution to ease the strain of sitting up and holding the baby soon after birth and during the entire period of nursing. Many mothers ...
By: online baby info
One of the family
2008-03-25 04:08:00 We just got back from Savannah. The whole family got to go down, see the city, and meet some of my relatives. The ones where Christopher's middle name came from.They are my mom's family. My grandmother's sister is still alive and just turned 90. She and her late husband were like parents to my mother. Her red velvet cake is a legend in our family, as is her strength and grace.They are what you would call country folks. That doesn't mean that they are backwards or uneducated, it means, quite literally, they live in the country.My great aunt's land looked very different on this trip. The cow barn that was a stone's throw from the house is gone. As is the chicken coop. There is nowhere for pigs right across the road, and I couldn't see where there was a fishing pond now. There is no more farm.Her oldest daughter is like a sister to my momma, and so even though we are cousins, I have always called her "Aunt." She takes in family like her momma did for my momma. My cousin J always...
Formula Freebies Cut Breastfeeding Time
2008-03-23 20:58:00 Read Tara Parker-Pope's latest post on her blog, WellHere's an excerpt:"The benefits of breast milk are well known, and national health programs encourage mothers to nurse infants rather than feed them formula from bottles.But hospitals actually undermine efforts to encourage breastfeeding by including free formula in the care packages they give mothers and babies as they leave the hospital, according to a study last month in The American Journal of Public Health.Researchers surveyed about 3,900 Oregon women who had babies in 2000 and 2001. Among those who were breastfeeding when they left the hospital, more than two-thirds said they had received hospital care packages containing formula.But the care packages had a dramatic impact on patterns of breastfeeding. Women who received the packs were 39 percent more likely to stop exclusive breastfeeding at 10 weeks or sooner than those who didn?t receive free formula, according to the report...According to data from the Centers for Dise...
J.Lo Shares Her Views on Breastfeeding and Getting Slim Fast
2008-03-22 18:40:00 The singer is looking forward to shedding the extra baby weight |
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