Jul 09 Trump says U.S. opposed formula limits, not breastfeeding, in World Health Assembly resolution By Associated Press The New York Times reported that U.S. officials sought to remove language that urged governments to protect, promote and support breastfeeding, along with language calling on policymakers to limit the promotion of food products, such as infant formula, that can… Continue reading
Apr 26 Inside the growing business of mothers’ milk By Eryn Brown, Kaiser Health News Increasing numbers of women who produce more breast milk than they need are handing it over — or selling it — for others to use. It’s a boon to fragile infants and mothers who can’t produce enough milk, but it… Continue reading
Feb 24 Why ‘vaginal swabbing’ your newborn might not be a good idea By Megan Thielking, STAT Parents-to-be increasingly request 'vaginal swabbing' after C-section births, but experts caution it could introduce viruses to the baby. Continue reading
Feb 18 What makes breast milk nutritious? The secret may be in a baby’s gut By Nsikan Akpan By exploring the critical nutrients in breast milk, scientists have found part of being a healthy kid comes from within. Continue reading
Jul 05 Teaching the Importance of Breastfeeding By Talea Miller The Indonesian Breastfeeding Center in Jakarta offers training classes for healthcare workers and for families. Continue reading
Jul 05 New Indonesia Law: Allow Breastfeeding, or Face Punishment By Cat Wise Watch a slide show on teaching the importance of breastfeeding: In the United States, the breast milk versus formula debate tends to center on what works best for the mom and what is most nutritious for the baby. In… Continue reading