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South Africa to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding during First Six Months of Life for All Infants
With the highest HIV rates in the world, the South African government started offering formula ed...
Hospitals Being Pressured to Stop All Formula Samples to New Parents
If you’ve had a child in the last 40 years, chances are, you were sent home with an adorable little...
Breastfeeding for Six Months – Idealism vs. Realism
Authorities all across the globe – the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health...
Nipple Shield May Help Prevent HIV Transmission from Mother to Baby in Impoverished Countries
So, in these areas, breastfeeding is still recommended, even by the World Health Organization...
RadiaShield Introduces “Belly Armor” Designed to Protect Against Radiation
To help pregnant women reduce their exposure to radiation, RadiaShield has created a of shielding...
World Health Organization Recommends Changes In Children’s Food
In the war against obesity, the World Health Organization is recommending changes to the way...
Not Breastfeeding Makes Mothers Twice As Likely To Develop Diabetes
We all know that breastfeeding is good for babies, but did yo know that mothers also receive health...
Baby Friendly Hospitals Can Help Increase Breastfeeding
This year, as part of World Breastfeeding Week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is...
UK Mother Still Breastfeeding After 5 years
When Amanda Hurst had her son fives years ago, her plan was to breastfeeding for the first 6 months...
Study Finds, Children Across The World Aren’t Active Enough
A new study, conducted by the World Health Organization, has found that children, across the globe...