Anyone who has ever seen a bear cub- hopefully from a safe distance- knows not to linger too long, for that mama bear is close by ready to defend her babies. Many mums can relate to a fierce, mama bear instinct that can kick in even during pregnancy with many women surprising themselves with such heightened instincts. As a recent study found out, this instinct is even stronger in women who nurse as opposed to those who bottle feed. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘breastfeeding’
Like Mama Bears, Nursing Mothers Protect with a Vengeance
Thursday, September 15th, 2011Omega-3 Plus Probiotics May Boost Health Profile of Breast Milk
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011Redundancy aside, breastfeeding is the best start you can possibly give your baby as study after study has shown. While initiating breastfeeding can be difficult for some mums, any nursing mother knows that throughout the duration of breastfeeding there are plenty of other ups and downs that nobody prepares you for. What a woman eats while nursing directly affects the baby; sometimes for the better and other times- well, just think back to the last time you had a meal your baby didn’t like. A recent study found a few components of a woman’s diet that may actually give breast milk a serious boost. (more…)
Is ‘Breast Only’ the Best for the First 6 Months?
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
It has been well documented that breastfeeding provides countless health benefits to both baby and mother. Governing health authorities across the globe, including the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life for optimum nutrition. British children’s health experts, however, are currently calling for a review on this recommendation. (more…)
Breastfeeding Mothers Don’t Get Less Sleep
Sunday, December 5th, 2010
Mum Mum’s recently reported that women respond more than men to baby’s needs during the night. Although women may not be surprised by that study, it is certainly a concern when planning to have a baby since generations of mums warn there will be many sleepless nights ahead. This concern often affects a woman’s choice to breastfeed or not, thinking breastfeeding might mean even less sleep but a recent study found this is not the case at all. (more…)
Study Finds Breastfeeding is Safe for Women after Breast Cancer Treatment
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and was founded by the NBCAM organization as a 
means to promote breast cancer awareness, share information about the disease, and provide greater access to screenings. The NBCAM has made great strides in the 25 years since its inception, but explains there is still much more to be done. Many women affected by breast cancer are mums, and have long been told by doctors that breastfeeding after cancer treatment is not an option. A timely study out this month finds that cancer surviving mums should not be denied the right to breastfeed. (more…)
Understanding the AAP’s New Iron Intake Guidelines
Friday, October 15th, 2010The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) new iron intake guidelines may have left a lot of parents scratching their heads in confusion. Iron is indeed a vital nutrient for healthy baby development; and although iron deficiency has decreased significantly over the past several decades the AAP’s new guideline is meant to decrease rates even rates even further. (more…)
Babies Having Soda and Cakes? Yes, according to new Australian research
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
So you have your newborn baby at her first outing to a birthday party, should you offer her a bit of your cake, or perhaps a sip of your soda? Of course not, but if you think that nobody ever does that sort of thing anymore – think again. A recent study found that an alarming number of babies have tried a variety sugar filled treats even before 2 months of age. (more…)
Longer nursing may Aid in Kid’s Mental Health
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Mum Mum’s recently reported that the UK sent researchers out to discover why breastfeeding rates and duration lengths remain low in that country, particularly when current research touts numerous health benefits to both mother and baby. Although many women initiate breastfeeding, the duration of breastfeeding remains lower than health experts would like to see of a minimum of 6 months. A recent study found that there is further reason to encourage longer breastfeeding duration as it may improve a baby’s mental health.
Mother’s Milk: What Determines Breastfeeding Rates in the UK?
Monday, February 1st, 2010Breast is milk is best when it comes to feeding baby, yet many mothers opt to bottle feed instead. The amount of research supporting the positive health benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby is astounding a
nd the studies don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Deciding whether or not breastfeed is a big decision, so what exactly determines that choice? UK researchers decided to find out.
Breastfeeding Protects Women from Metabolic Syndrome, a Diabetes and Heart Disease Predictor
Monday, December 14th, 2009If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a bunch: breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits to both baby and mother. Breast milk provides the most optimal mix of nutrients along with immune boosting antibodies giving babies a healthy start and can be a predictor of health status when baby grows up. When it comes to mothers, breastfeeding is equally impactful on mom’s future health status as a recent study found that it can protect women from metabolic syndrome.
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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