Breastfeeding News

Nursing your baby: Not cool in the pool?

101 Reasons to Breastfeed

Most mothers quit breastfeeding far too soon
Why? The simple answer is that despite the seeming enthusiasm for the practice, health authorities do not promote breastfeeding, nor does our health system provide the necessary supports to moms and their newborns.

few moms breastfeed long enough, Statscan says

breastfeeding and the use of human milk
The American Academy of Pediatrics' 2005 policy statement on breastfeeding reflects the latest research showing the benefits of breastfeeding.

contrast media
Recommendations of a committee of the American College of Radiology on whether it is safe for a mother to continue breastfeeding while undergoing imaging studies that involve ingesting a contrast medium. The committee concludes that there is no danger to the infant but that mothers should be given the opportunity to make an informed decision.