Tag: Breastfeeding
Study shows why breastfed babies are so smart
Two parenting skills deserve the credit
Loads of studies over the years have shown that children who were breastfed score higher on IQ tests and...
Breastfeeding fraught with early challenges for many first-time mothers
Most new mothers in the United States begin breastfeeding when their children are born, but new research shows that those who report early concerns...
Breastfeeding may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
The report, newly published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, suggests that the link may be to do with certain biological effects of breastfeeding....
Breastfeeding benefits babies’ brains
A new study by researchers from Brown University finds more evidence that breastfeeding is good for babies’ brains. The study made use of specialized, baby-friendly...
Early formula use helps some mothers breastfeed longer
Recent public health efforts have focused extensively on reducing the amount of formula babies are given in the hospital after birth. But in the first...
Study into the booby traps of breastfeeding in the UK
Australian researchers are embarking on a study of mums in the United Kingdom to discover if "guilt-tripping women" into breastfeeding is effective in persuading them to opt for breast over bottle.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a re...
