Tag Archives: Infancy

Breastfeeding ‘not always best’

January 14, 2011 by benim

Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months is not necessarily best for a baby’s health, British researchers said Friday, calling into question advice given to new mothers. The team led by a paediatrician from University College London said babies fed … read more »

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Nigeria’s newborn death toll highest in Africa

January 13, 2011 by benim

New data shows that as the death toll in Nigeria is falling, the percentage of deaths that happen in the first month of life is increasing. Newborn deaths now make up 28% of all deaths under five years compared to … read more »

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Black Women and Breastfeeding

November 16, 2010 by benim

More black women are choosing to reap the benefits of nursing. World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1-7, and more hospitals are reaching out to new mothers to boost breastfeeding and their babies’ health. Second in a series on maternal black … read more »

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What motherhood does to brain power

October 30, 2010 by benim

Once upon a time, moms were told — and they believed — having a baby meant losing brain cells in the delivery room. Well, cast aside conventional thinking that suggests “mommy brain” means mindless behavior. New scientific research says all … read more »

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