breast feeding
Benefits of Breast Feeding for the Mother
Posted by Gary Hopkins on
Another blog talked about the benefits of breast feeding for babies. But what about breast feeding benefits for mom?
Moms who breast feed get a complete list of their own benefits:
Benefits of Breast Feeding Baby
Posted by Gary Hopkins on
Breast-feeding feeding has once again become very common in today's society. But, did you know why it is so healthy for baby? Here are just a few reasons to consider.
Breast-fed babies have:
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Pre-menopausal Breast Cancer and Breast-feeding
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Women who ever breast-fed have lower risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer.
A number of observational studies suggest that breast-feeding reduces pre-menopausal breast cancer risk, but large prospective studies have been lacking until now. Using a cohort of the Nurses' Health Study II, investigators report that women who had a first-degree relative with breast cancer and ever breast-fed had a lower risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer compared to those who had never breast-fed. This benefit did not seem to persist for women without a family history of breast-cancer.
PositiveTip: Women, especially with a family history of breast cancer, should be encouraged to breast-feed their infants. It's good for the baby and good for Mom!