Tampa startup exits R & D, launches natural infant feeding product on the market
A Tampa startup that has developed a natural infant feeding alternative to breastfeeding has exited the funding and research and development phases and has started mass production. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 3, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Pam Huff Source Type: news
Nigeria: #WorldBreastfeedingWeek - Making Breastfeeding Work for Nigerian Mothers
[Nigeria Health Watch] Breastfeeding is an important part of a baby's growth, especially during the first 1000 days. This period, from conception to the child's second birthday, is critical for a child's development and overall well-being. However, for many mothers who must return to work, continued breastfeeding can be difficult if they are not supported. While some working mothers receive the necessary support, others encounter significant challenges that hinder their ability to practice exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the f (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth Sustainable Development West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news
Nigeria: World Breastfeeding Week - Real Reasons Mothers Must Breastfeed Babies - Lactation Expert
[Premium Times] Every year, WBD is celebrated in the first week of August to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Source Type: news
Rwanda: Rwanda Surpasses Global Exclusive Breastfeeding Average
[New Times] In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent, above the World Health Organization's global average of 44 percent. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 3, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Nutrition Rwanda Source Type: news
Rwanda: Fathers Say Their Role in Exclusive Breastfeeding Paying Off
[New Times] Breastfeeding can be a huge boon for an infant's health, aiding immunity, overall well-being, and parental bonding. Pediatricians recommend exclusively breastfeeding a child for at least the first six months. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 3, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Nutrition Rwanda Source Type: news
Somalia: UN Root for More Robust Breastfeeding Awareness
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and the UN agencies on Tuesday started World Breastfeeding Week, calling for all to promote and support breastfeeding awareness in every setting. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Nutrition Pregnancy and Childbirth Somalia Source Type: news
Breastfeeding Tied to Big Reduction in Infant Deaths
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 -- Experts have long recommended breastfeeding for its many benefits for infants, but a new study puts a hard number on breast milk’s lifesaving effects.
Breastfeeding is associated with a 33% reduction in infant... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Nigeria: WHO Announces 10% Increase in Exclusive Breastfeeding Globally
[Premium Times] The global agencies reiterated the importance of breastfeeding as the ultimate child survival and development intervention in a child's life. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 2, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Source Type: news
U.S. launches'Power to Pump' campaign during World Breastfeeding Week
Nursing workers are getting some much-needed support with Tuesday ' s start of World Breastfeeding Week and the U.S. Department of Labor ' s campaign launch of " Power to Pump. " (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rwanda: World Breastfeeding Week - Five Things to Know
[New Times] World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) more than half a billion working women are not given essential maternity protections in national laws. Just 20 per cent of countries require employers to provide employees with paid breaks and facilities for breastfeeding or expressing milk. Fewer than half of infants under 6 months of age are exclusively breastfed globally. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 1, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa Children and Youth East Africa Health and Medicine Nutrition Rwanda Source Type: news
Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Risk for Postperinatal Infant Death
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 -- Breastfeeding is associated with a reduction in postperinatal infant death during the first year of life, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Julie L. Ware, M.D., M.P.H.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 31, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1 –7. This year's campaign focuses on enabling breastfeeding for working parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe diarrhea, ear infections and obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome, as well as other protective effects." Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation is… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 31, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Africa: This is How to Save 14 Billion Litres of Breastmilk
[allAfrica] Recent research published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health shows that annually, 14 billion liters of breast milk that could be produced to feed babies is not due to cultural barriers and structural impediments to breastfeeding. This is unfortunate since there are many benefits to breastmilk. For instance, the World Health Organization says that, "breastfed children perform better on intelligence tests, are less likely to be overweight or obese and less prone to diabetes later in life. Women who br (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 20, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Source Type: news
Upstate to offer expanded breast care services and dedicated lactation help line
The lactation helpline is for parents with questions or infant feeding issues or doctors who need guidance, for example, on medications that are appropriate for breastfeeding women. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)
Source: SUNY Upstate Medical - July 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: News Source Type: news
How breastfeeding lowers mothers ’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Studies have shown that breastfeeding offers protection, but researchers have yet to pinpoint why. A new Yale study has found a possible explanation. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - July 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
