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Breast Feeding Benefits from Top to Bottom
Breastfeeding is good for every part of baby’s body–from the brain to the diaper area. Brain: Higher IQ in breastfed children. Cholesterol and other types of fat in human milk support the growth of nerve tissue. Eyes: Visual acuity is higher in babies fed human milk. Ears: Breastfed babies get fewer ear infections. Mouth: Less …
Dietary Recommendations for Lactating Mothers – A Naturopathic Perspective
There is no arguing with the “breast is best” adage. Breast milk was designed by nature to be the perfect food for a growing human infant. However, poor maternal diet can lead to a decline in both the quality and quantity of breast milk. A poor diet can lead to a decline in micronutrients in …
Breast Milk and Optimal Lung Function
In 2008 researchers at the Norman J Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina found a link between breast feeding for at least 4 months and improved lung function. Whilst the physiological effect of breast milk on lung volume are not yet fully understood, this support other evidence that suggest that mother’s nutritional …