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Breastfeeding benefits

Breastfeeding benefits

We’ve all heard the term ‘breast is best’, but what exactly does this mean? What are the true benefits of breastfeeding for mamas and babies? Is breastmilk really that magical?! Understanding the many ways breastfeeding can have a positive effect on our life can be very empowering.

New findings of breastmilk and breastfeeding are discovered all the time and it’s hard to keep up! We are here to lift the lid on the latest breastfeeding information and research and deliver it to you in a way that makes total sense! That’s because we believe understanding the benefits of breastfeeding can be very empowering and motivating. We’re excited to bring you all the latest news and updates.

Infants who exclusively breastfed for longer durations experienced lower odds for developing asthma compared with other infants, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy,

Summary: A new systemic review concludes a positive association between breastfeeding and overall maternal mental health. The study found women who breastfeed have a significantly decreased

Before I share with you the benefits of laid back nursing, it is important to be aware that as long as you and your child

Have you ever heard the saying ‘you are what you eat?’ well, this is partially true. Us Nutritionists prefer ‘you are what you eat, digest

By Tom Bawden Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who bottlefed

Towards the latter part of your pregnancy, you may choose to hand express some of your breastmilk. The breastmilk at this stage is called ‘colostrum’.

By Kimberly Seals Allers Every October we’re inundated with pink. We are told to buy pink, wear pink, eat pink and donate pink–all in the

Responsive feeding is a very important concept to understand when thinking about feeding babies and something I wrote about during my breastfeeding counsellor training. It

Most pregnant women will be aware of skin to skin time with their baby and will most likely discuss this with their midwife. There are

Too often when a breastfeeding journey is spoken about we think of a mama and her child feeding, the strong bond it can provide, and