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07/14/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

One more reason to breastfeed: Microbes in human milk inhibit the growth of E. coli

Now, you can add protection from diarrhea and E. coli to the growing list of reasons why mothers should breastfeed their babies. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, authors revealed that a mother’s milk prevents the growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli and boost immunity. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame Australia and the University of Western […]

06/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

Making sure baby gets the best: Researchers evaluate how a mother’s diet impacts the quality of breast milk

A mother’s dietary habits and chemical exposure may greatly affect the quality of her breast milk and pose a threat to her baby, according to a study published in the Journal of International Scientific Publication. A team of researchers at the Babes-Bolyai University in Romania examined breast milk samples from 169 nursing mothers from urban and rural locations of […]

10/27/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

How does a C-section birth affect the child? New research suggests children born this way gain more weight than those born naturally

A study that was published online on Wednesday, October 11 in the journal Science Advances has shown that infants that were born via the Cesarean section are more prone to the risks of obesity as they grow older as compared with infants that were born vaginally. The study focuses on the microbiome, which is a […]

07/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Breastfeeding found to protect mothers from multiple sclerosis, new study finds

Breastfeeding is believed to have a plethora of benefits for both mother and child, and American researchers have uncovered another one. According to the team from Oakland, California-based health care company Kaiser Permanente, breastfeeding for at least 15 months may actually protect women against multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, progressive disease that affects the brain, […]

05/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Breastfeeding boosts baby gut health from bacteria found on nipples

In addition to fostering the bond between mother and child, breastfeeding also promotes healthy guts in babies. The beneficial bacteria in breast milk that get transferred through feeding can lead to positive, long-lasting effects in babies, according to researchers from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In the study, published in the May 8 […]

04/05/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Cambodian women selling their breast milk to U.S. moms as their own babies suffer from malnourishment

As one of the world’s most impoverished nations, life in Cambodia can be extremely difficult. People work long hours for very little money, and access to safe water is limited. That’s why many women have been jumping at the chance to supplement their income by selling their breast milk. Helping other mothers with babies in […]

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