Tag Archives: Breast feeding

Breast-Feeding Reduce Incidence of Fever After Immunizations

Posted on May 30, 2010 by wngai

Breast-feeding is linked to a lower incidence of fever after immunizations, according to the results of a prospective cohort study reported online May 17 in Pediatrics. At a pediatric vaccination center in Naples, Italy, mothers of infants scheduled for routine … Continue reading →

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Health Tip on Breast-Feeding With Diabetes

Posted on February 18, 2010 by wngai

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommended women with diabetes must regularly monitor their blood glucose levels after pregnancy as their system adapt to postpartum hormonal shifts, erratic sleep, and other everyday routine changes. For breast-feeding mothers, the ADA also recommended … Continue reading →

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Breast-feeding lowers vascular disease

Posted on February 16, 2010 by wngai

Prior studies have shown that lactation has long-term benefits, such as reduction in midlife metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, to the mother. A new study demonstrated that women who do not breast-feed are at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. … Continue reading →

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