Breastfeeding is often an enjoyable and rewarding experience for mothers. A breastfeeding mother must continue to take care of her baby and herself, as she did during her pregnancy.
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be lots of good reasons to breastfeed your baby, but protecting him from asthma apparently isn't one of them. A large... Read more »
What is asthma? Asthma is a disease in which the airways become blocked or narrowed. These effects are usually temporary, but they cause shortness of... Read more »
New research suggests that asthmatic mothers who breastfeed may be hindering their baby's lung growth. Normally, breastfed babies have better lung... Read more »
New research has found that women who breast-feed may be helping both their babies and their own heart-health. In a study of 300 women, scientists... Read more »
Swedish researchers say that women who breastfeed for more than one year reduce their risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In a new study,... Read more »