Breast 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 and 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.

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 If 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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It is well known that breastfeeding is the feeding method most recommended by physicians across the globe as it provides health benefits to both mother and baby.  Breast milk is nutrient dense loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals as well as a unique artillery of antibodies to help boost a baby’s immune system right from the start.  Those nutrients of course come from the mum and her diet, sometimes at a mother’s expense. (more…)

It has been said many times that breast is best when it comes to infant feeding and current research continues to support this adage. Despite this knowledge, many women do not breastfeed either for a variety of reasons. One reason, as studies have shown, is that most hospitals do not provide adequate support for mothers who wish to breastfeed. A recent study found that certain post partum medications may also hinder a woman’s ability to nurse. (more…)

Mum Mum’s has reported on numerous occasions the immense amount of health benefits breastfeeding provides mothers and babies. From creating strong, healthy bonds to reducing baby’s risk of asthma; the benefits of breastfeeding are both esoteric and clinical. At the risk of sounding redundant, a surprising new study has surfaced touting yet another health bonus where one might have least expected.                           

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Many factors can affect a mother’s ability to breastfeed successfully from length of maternity leave to free infant formula samples provided by the hospital.  Despite the fact that some mothers enter the hospital with full intention to breastfeed their newborn upon delivery, many actually leave the hospital without accomplishing that goal. A new study provides valuable insight as to why this happens.

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