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Does your child still demand breast milk?
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 7 (ANI): Breast milk is packed with nutrients that encourage a healthy Immune System and ensures that the baby is protected from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), middle ear infections, diabetes and decreases the risk of developing psychological disorders
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World Breastfeeding Week: Breast milk is baby's first vaccine
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 4 (ANI): Infant mortality is one of India's most persistent health concerns. It is a well-established fact that breastfeeding reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend well into adulthood.
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How smoking affects breastfeeding habits
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): New mothers who are surrounded by cigarette smoke tend to stop breastfeeding sooner than women not exposed to second-hand smoke, finds a study.
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3 in 5 babies not breastfed in first hour of life
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): According to United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO), around 78 million babies or three in every five are not breastfed within the first hour of the birth, putting them at a higher risk of death and disease and making them
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Twitter goes gaga over model breastfeeding on ramp
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] July 18 (ANI): Model Mara Martin turned heads at the Sports Illustrated swimsuit fashion show on Sunday, when she walked the ramp while breastfeeding her five-month-old infant.
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Urban moms avoid breastfeeding to maintain figure: MP Governor
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel said women in urban areas do not like to breastfeed their children as they fear it will spoil their figure.
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These bacteria could help babies' gut
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 10 (ANI): Scientists have found a certain type of bacteria that could make a positive impact on babies' gut.
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All you need to know about breastfeeding
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 10 (ANI): Breastfeeding the infant for a certain amount of time has always been associated with health benefits.
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Combating stigma around breastfeeding at work
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): A recent survey has revealed that one of the most common reasons why new mothers switch from breastfeeding to formula feeding once they get back to work, is the lack of breastfeeding support and facilities at their workplace.
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Breastfeeding can ward off childhood obesity
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): Turns out, warding off childhood obesity is as easy as feeding babies breast milk.
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Why breastfeeding moms should avoid overeating
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): New mommies, you may want to avoid overeating as according to a recent study, you may be risking your kids' health.
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Case against Grihalakshmi mag for breastfeeding cover
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Kollam (Kerala) [India], Mar. 02 (ANI): A Kerala-based advocate on Friday filed a case against Malayalam magazine Grihalakshmi for featuring a photograph of a woman breastfeeding an infant on its cover.
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