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Cost of not supporting breastfeeding may be millions

By Janice Neumann (Reuters Health) - If more women breastfed their babies for at least four months after birth, the healthcare cost savings could be significant, not to mention the health benefits for...

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Public Engagement Newsletter - September 2014 (Illinois Department of Human...

(Source: Illinois Department of Human Services) 10/8/2014 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 [COVERING JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER] Dear Friends, We hope you enjoyed your summer and had an opportunity for...

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Four Louisiana Hospitals Participate in Best Fed Beginnings breastfeeding...

(Source: DHH - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals) Department Four Louisiana Hospitals Participate in Best Fed Beginnings breastfeeding quality improvement collaborative First Hospitals in...

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Surprise! Breastfeeding ‘Pressure’ In Hospitals Ups Nursing Numbers

Breastfeeding is on the rise, new Centers For Disease Control stats reveal, due to initiatives within hospitals to promote the practice. The new breastfeeding numbers are quite promising, indicating...

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Department of Health Highlights Success During National Breastfeeding Month...

(Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health) PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 For Release: August 8, 2014 Mary E. O'Dowd, M.P.H. Commissioner For Further Information Contact: Office of...

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North Dakota “Infant Friendly” Businesses on the Rise (North Dakota...

(Source: North Dakota Department of Health) North Dakota Department of Health NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: For More Information, Contact: July 31, 2015 BriAnna Wanner, RD, LRD Division of...

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Breastfeeding a winning start

The oldest method of providing nourishment is by breastfeeding. Cows, goats, dogs and cats do it, so why do humans have such a hard time feeding their young ones with the most natural form of food for...

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National Breastfeeding Policy aims to raise Malta's ranking from fourth...

Statistics show that Malta has the fourth lowest breastfeeding rate in Europe. The rates for exclusive and mixed breastfeeding have increased from 45 per cent in 1995 to 71 per cent in 2012, but the...

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>"Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby and Mom," a New Report On...

"Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby and Mom,” a new report on the website Vinamy.com uncovers health and nutrition benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mother. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) April 07,...

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Breastfeed, DOH urges mothers

DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) officials encourage mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding for six months to save lives. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center head of Pediatrics Care Unit Dr....

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Babies and Breastfeeding Mothers Deserve a Lot More Than Filthy Bathroom Spaces

Every year from August 1-7, more than 170 countries from around the world celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) to promote the health of babies and mothers. Breastfeeding is not a lifestyle of...

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Ask a Doc: Breastfeeding: What Do I Need to Do to be Successful? (Rochester...

(Source: Rochester General Health System) April 07, 2015 Dear Doc, I am about to have my second child. I did not breastfeed my first child because I had to go right back to work. Since then I have...

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50 Reasons to breastfeed your toddler

Most parents know how important breast milk is for babies, but many are unaware of the many benefits that continue far past the first year. From healthier toddlers to higher IQs to increased protection...

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ICYMI: Congresswoman Duckworth: Airports fail to accommodate breastfeeding...

(Source: Tammy Duckworth) Over the weekend, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth authored an OpEd in the Chicago Sun Times discussing the need for airports to accommodate breastfeeding mothers. Full text is...

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Breastfeeding helps shape the immune system early in life

Research shows women who breastfeed their newborn babies are helping to nurture good health in them. The Henry Ford Health System reported on Feb. 21, 2015, breastfeeding and other factors help to...

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Why World Breastfeeding Week

Share Twitter Ghana News Share View Comments August 1 to 7 is the World Breastfeeding Week, a week set aide the world over to draw attention to the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. The theme...

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Commitment to breast feeding is recognised (West Lothian Council)

(Source: West Lothian Council) A West Lothian Breastfeeding Award Ceremony has recognised those in our community who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the promotion, protection and support of...

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Avoiding breastfeeding endangers both mother and child

JAIPUR: Mothers, who are not breastfeeding their infants are putting not only themselves at risk but also the health of their children. Dr Anil K Gupta, surgical oncologist of a city-based private...

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HHC Lincoln Medical Center First Bronx Hospital to be Named “Baby-Friendly”...

(Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation) News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12,2015 HHC Lincoln Medical Center First Bronx Hospital to be Named "Baby-Friendly" HHC Lincoln Medical Center...

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Word Breastfeeding Week photo competition win (Sydney Local Health District)

(Source: Sydney Local Health District) 25 July 2014 Word Breastfeeding Week photo competition win Research shows that babies who are not exclusively breastfed for their first six months of life are...

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Newark-Wayne Community Hospital’s Team of Lactation Specialists On-Board to...

(Source: Rochester General Health System) December 03, 2014 Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Rochester Regional Health System's goal is to provide that safest, healthiest and best birthing experience...

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Skin-to-skin Bond Supports Newborns' Health (Cole Memorial Hospital)

(Source: Cole Memorial Hospital) The Pediatricians and Maternity staff at Cole Memorial believe that immediate health benefits are realized when parents hold their newborns using a skin-to-skin method....

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Breestfeeding SupportL Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August 1...

(Source: State of Arkansas) Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013 Breestfeeding SupportL Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August 1 -7) Little Rock -- New moms who are breastfeeding often have many...

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Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August 1...

(Source: State of Arkansas) Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013 Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers (World Breastfeeding Week is August 1 -7) Little Rock -- New moms who are breastfeeding often have many...

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New study adds another benefit to breastfeeding (Lancaster General Health)

(Source: Lancaster General Health) A just-released study, adds one more item to the already-long list of benefits of breastfeeding. We'll review the list and offer 5 tips on successful breastfeeding....

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Health Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding (Health Net Inc)

(Source: Health Net Inc) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2013-- August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is spearheaded...

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Health Net Promotes Benefits of Breastfeeding

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is supporting this annual initiative, which is spearheaded by the United States Breastfeeding...

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Naval Hospital Jacksonville recognizes World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7...

(Source: The United States Navy) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- As Northeast Florida's first and only World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Baby Friendly certified...

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Tips for successful breastfeeding

One of the many decisions an expectant mother makes is whether to breastfeed her baby. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mother and child but whether it is right for you is a very personal...

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IDPH Joins Recognition of World Breastfeeding Week (Iowa Department of Public...

(Source: Iowa Department of Public Health) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition and other partners in recognizing World Breastfeeding Week August 1 through...

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The Link between Breastfeeding and Childhood Leukemia (Crozer-Keystone Health...

(Source: Crozer-Keystone Health System) It's no secret that breastfeeding is beneficial to both mom and baby. Breast milk provides infants with the best nutrition their growing and developing bodies...

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You wont belive how benefical breastfeeding is

Breastfeeding is the most important during the first six months in a babies life. Choosing to breast or bottle feed is the most important decision for the mother and the baby. There are many...

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August is Breastfeeding Promotion Month in Illinois (Illinois Department of...

(Source: Illinois Department of Human Services) 7/29/2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2014  CONTACT: Januari Smith (217) 558-1544 Special events will highlight health benefits of breastfeeding...

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Hospitals are becoming 'baby friendly'

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County has launched a project to help eight birthing hospitals become “Baby Friendly” – meaning they more strongly encourage new mothers to breastfeed their...

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Adur & Worthing Councils welcome Breastfeeding Mums (Adur & Worthing Councils)

(Source: Adur & Worthing Councils) Released: Friday, 11 September 2015 As of this week, Adur & Worthing Councils' buildings are proudly displaying bright pink stickers announcing "You are...

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Breastfeeding: Why it is a must

Kathmandu Mother’s milk is the best source of nutrients for a newborn as it has all the nutrients and minerals that a baby needs. Surakshya Bhattarai, 30, of Chabahil is breastfeeding her child as...

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Breastfeeding may prevent Alzheimer's - research

Some mums joke that nurturing their baby may lower their own IQ while raising the infant's intelligence. But new research indicates breastfeeding may protect the mother's brain from dementia later in...

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Breastfeeding: A Winning Strategy For Life (Arkansas Department of Health)

(Source: Arkansas Department of Health) Friday, Aug 1, 2014 Breastfeeding: A Winning Strategy For Life Little Rock - Each August, the Arkansas Department of Health and numerous state and community...

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Iowa Hospitals Increase Breastfeeding Support Practices (Iowa Department of...

(Source: Iowa Department of Public Health) Hospital support for breastfeeding has improved since 2007, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report released this week. The percentage of U.S....

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DELAWARE ONLY THIRD STATE TO "BAN THE BAGS" DELAWARE MATERNITY FACILITIES...

(Source: State of Delaware Department of Health & Social Services) Date: July 24, 2015 DHSS-7-2015 Rita Landgraf, Secretary Andrea Wojcik, Chief of Community Relations 302-744-4907, Cell...

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Breastfeeding Basics (Keystone Health)

(Source: Keystone Health) (Breastfeeding Basics first appeared in the Public Opinion Newspaper in September 2015.) Beverly Ann Curtis, board certified pediatric nurse practitioner and international...

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The Cost Of Not Supporting Breastfeeding May Be Millions, Study Says>

(Reuters Health) - If more women breastfed their babies for at least four months after birth, the healthcare cost savings could be significant, not to mention the health benefits for mothers and...

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Breastfeeding Support Improves in Many U.S. Hospitals - Press Release (CDC -...

(Source: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Press Release Embargoed Until:Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 1:00 p.m. ET Contact:Media Relations (404) 639-3286 More hospitals are using a...

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Breastfeeding Support Improves in Many U.S. Hospitals

ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospital support for breastfeeding has improved since 2007, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report released today. The percentage of U.S....

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