Hannah Wheeler gave birth to her first baby 10 days into lockdown, and was determined to breastfeed. Alone at home, however, she found herself in excruciating pain during every feed.
Feed with Love and Respect
Breastfeeding is the optimal way to satisfy an infant's nutritional and emotional needs. "Bottle Nursing" adapts breastfeeding behaviors to bottle-feeding to help initiate a secure attachment. Follow the feeding cues for both infants and children, encouraging them to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. Offer healthy food choices and model healthy eating behavior.
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There could be a connection between food allergies and the development of asthma or recurrent wheeze, especially for cow’s milk, according to new research. |
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Allegra Gast had 6,000 Instagram followers in June; now she has more than 31,000 followers — and counting — devouring her postpartum nutrition and breastfeeding advice. |
Breast milk plays a vital role in reducing child mortality. It has all the nutrients a baby needs in the first six months of life and its health benefits extend into adulthood. |
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"Breastfeeding is the cornerstone of infant and young child survival, nutrition and development and maternal health. |
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"Therefore, I believe normalizing breastfeeding and bringing images of black women nursing specifically in African-American communities will foster breastfeeding awareness and empowerment, and encourage women to make an informed decision to breastfee |
Breast milk has long been referred to as “liquid gold,” and new research reveals the moniker has been well-earned. |
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Insecure attachment with low maternal sensitivity at ages 2 and 3 years was associated with teenage obesity. |
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