I am a researcher by nature, and I like gathering facts and gaining knowledge. There is overwhelming information about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies, and the purpose of this page is to share it. I will update it frequently with new information as I find helpful information, and if you have something you would like to share please email me: info{at}mamapeardesigns{dot}com
BREASTFEEDING IN THE NEWS:
Article on Breastfeeding and it’s ability to cure cancer (HAMLET)
Article on Breastfeeding Protects Against Cancer
Article: Confessions of a Proud Breastfeeding Zealot
Article on Stem Cells in Breast milk
Article on the “Feeding Up” of babies
Article Breast Milk Sugars Give Infants a Protective Coat
Gene explains why breastfeeding makes kids smarter
Study: Lack of Breastfeeding Costs Lives, Billions of Dollars
CBS News video on Breastfeeding reducing risk of Breast Cancer
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT:
Federal Government Source for Women’s Health Information
Breastfeeding Benefits outlined by Dr. Sears
Breastfeeding Benefits outlined by Dr. Greene
All About Breastfeeding
American Association of Pediatrics, Why Breastfeed
La Leche League International, Breastfeeding Benefits
CDC Breastfeeding Resource Page
US Breastfeeding Committee – Everything from Federal/State laws, to research and support
Dr. Jack Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute (video clips, breastfeeding help, DVDs, books)
Dr. Jack Newman’s Breastfeeding articles, store and help
Kellymom – A wealth of breastfeeding information, from safe medications for moms to take while breasfeeding, to infant growth to post-partum depression
National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy
How to Avoid the Top-Ten Nursing Pitfalls
Best for Babes: “Booby Traps” defined
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Magazine
A Mother’s Boutique
Ask The Lactation Consultant
Nancy Mohrbacher, Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple
Breastfeeding Taskforce of Greater Los Angeles, wonderful information for parents/professionals
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Toxnet:Lactmed Search – Check to see if your medication is safe while breastfeeding
InfantRisk Center – Texas Tech University, Health Sciences Center
California WIC Breastfeeding support page
HAZARDS OF NOT BREASTFEEDING:
Kellymom: What should I know about infant formula?
The Language of Breastfeeding
Infact Canada: Hazards of Breastfeeding? or Hazards of Ignorance?
LOCAL BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES (SAN DIEGO, CA):
San Diego Breastfeeding Center
Natural Baby Pros
Women’s Health Connection Boutique and Resource Center
Mother, Nature, Baby
San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition
OTHER PAGES OF INTEREST:
National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy
Breastfeeding Bags at Hospitals, a Remarkable Project
The Normal Newborn
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