Guest Post: Breastfeeding and Alcohol Consumption
Guest post looking at the sometimes touchy issue of breastfeeding and alcohol consumption. What is safe? What isn't? Do you have a drink or two while nursing?
The Language of Breastfeeding
How we speak about breastfeeding and other parenting issues is incredibly important. We have to be aware of the language we use and what it means. But does it mean that we can never use the terms that anger us so?
The Breastfeeding Research Battle
Research is always held up to scrutiny, as it should be, but it seems these days that any research finding that shows an "advantage" to breastfed babies faces criticism large and loud, sometimes legitimate, but sometimes making one wonder what the agenda really is. If we look at the breastfeeding research, can we really say there's mass ineptness? Or is there something to it?
Thirty Billion Dollars and Counting
When we say that breastfeeding in developed nations isn't really a big deal because we have clean water and low rates of disease, are we really thinking this through? What are we willing to accept both in these costs and in what women are trying to achieve but missing out on?
Being Vegan, Breastfeeding, and Infant Safety
The way most outlets had it, the vegan couple were exclusively breastfeeding their 11-month-old daughter when she fell ill and died. The conclusion? Being vegan isn’t safe if you’re breastfeeding. But there is more to this story and an examination of the myths surrounding this case is clearly needed.
Long-Term Effects of Breastfeeding
What do we know of the long-term effects of breastfeeding? The WHO has released a new meta-analysis updating what we do know on 5 outcomes based on updated research.
Formula Helps Breastfeeding?
If you’ve looked at almost any news source recently, you’ve probably seen the headlines proclaiming that formula actually helps moms breastfeed. And if you’re like me or many others, you probably said, “What the…?”
Your Child Will Never…
I have been told by many about all the things my daughter will supposedly never do. From family, friends, and complete strangers. Everyone has an opinion and rarely is it positive.
Is Breastfeeding Advocacy Hurting Women?
Despite one US researcher on gender studies claiming so, I'm going to say she's really part of the problem with her arguments.
Autism and Breastfeeding
Compared to the exclusive breastfeeding group, the use of formula with DHA/ARA supplementation lead to a nearly three-fold increase in ASDs while the use of formula without DHA/ARA supplementation lead to a nearly 13-fold increase in ASDs.