Perchlorate: Common Chemicals and Pregnancy Safety
Perchlorate is a naturally occurring salt that is used to manufacture airbag inflation systems, fireworks, matches, and rocket fuel. Groundwater is the main source of perchlorate around the world.
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Critical Period of Infant Development and Obesity
Researchers at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill recently
published a study in the journal Social Science & Medicine. The
study aimed to find a possible link between early infant feeding
practices and increased risk of childhood and adult obesity.
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Animal Moms Produce Gender-Specific Milk, Do Humans?
Female rhesus monkeys produce a different formulation of breast milk to feed their daughters than they do to feed their sons. Mama cows do the same thing.
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Neonatal Supplementation Practices in a Hospital Setting
Supplementing breastfeeding neonates with formula is necessary in some situations, but the practice may be used in situations where supplementation is not medically needed.
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Infant Formulas and Insulin Resistance
Researchers from Slovak Medical University recently published a
study in PLoS One regarding the possible connection between formula
feeding and reduced insulin sensitivity.
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Feeding Choice, Gender and Infant Growth
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics International
shows a correlation between feeding method and infant growth in male
offspring. Information for the study was collected by researchers at
Showa University School of Medicine in Tokyo.
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Antioxidants: Breast Milk Vs. Infant Formula
Researchers from The University of Belgrade recently compared the effects of breast milk and infant formula on smooth non-vascular muscles and antioxidant properties of both.
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Infant Formula May Support Breastfeeding Duration
Breastfeeding is the healthiest option for most infants. Mothers who
want to breastfeed are often advised to start breastfeeding from birth
in the hospital and to avoid using commercial infant formulas at all
costs to prevent confusion.
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Increase Your Chances of Breastfeeding Longer
Because so many mothers are unable to breastfeed for as long as they want, there is a lot of research about ways to help mothers produce more milk for a longer duration.
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Formula Feeding and Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Breastfeeding is what gives infants the immunities they need so that until their digestive track and naturally immunities can fully develop. Even if mothers choose to breastfeed for only a short amount of time, it’s better than no time at all.
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Prolonged Formula Feeding and Risk of Leukemia
Prolonged formula feeding may increase the odds for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), investigators in a case-control study concluded.
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To Hydrate Your Newborn, Don’t Just Add Water
While it’s important that your newborn baby stays hydrated too, you should not be giving him or her water. Newborn babies get hydration from the milk they drink, whether it’s breast milk or formula.
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Don’t Be Too Frugal with Baby’s Formula
One subject that always caused disagreement in the house when I was
there was whether or not they should refrigerate the baby’s leftover
formula.
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Family Foodie Friday - Baby Formula Substitutes
Breast milk is the absolute best thing for babies. Even the makers of
infant formula will say that their formula can’t compare. However,
breastfeeding isn’t always as easy as you think it will be and what
happens when you’re unable to breastfeed your child for the full year or
so they need it?
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Is Your Tap Water Safe for Baby Formula?
I’m very picky about the taste of my water. Maybe it’s all in my head,
but I could close my eyes and tell you which water came from the tap and
which came from a bottle. To avoid wasting plastic, I use a Brita
filter to improve the taste of the city water from my tap.
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Can Breastfeeding Improve Your Baby’s Brain Growth?
Breastfeeding has been a hot topic for women since instant formula was
created. Some women think that breastfeeding is the only way to go. Some
think that it’s good for the first few months, but then formula can
used, and some women only ever use formula.
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Aluminum in Infant Formula
Though most doctors agree that breastfeeding is the best choice after
pregnancy, many doctors also agree that sometimes it’s just not the best
option. If breastfeeding negatively impacts the health of the mother
and infant, then formula is recommended.
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