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Study: Breastfeeding Moms Bond Better with Baby

Posted on July 29th, 2011 by admin  |  No Comments »

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in krill oil, is a natural component of breast milk. But DHA is not the only reason to breastfeed your child. A new study shows that breastfeeding mothers are more likely to bond with their infants than formula-feeding moms, who also demonstrate stronger brain responses when they hear their baby cry. [...]

 
 

For Sale: Breast Milk for Your Kid’s Health

Posted on June 29th, 2011 by admin  |  No Comments »

Breast milk, rightfully dubbed “a mother’s natural liquid gold,” is now being sold all over the United States. Do you know that a month’s supply can fetch for 300 to 1,200 dollars? An ABC News report calls it a “win-win situation” for the buyer and Kamilla Vainshtok, a 25-year-old mother who has begun selling her [...]

 
 

Breastfeeding: Understanding How It Helps Your Baby’s Brain Development

Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by admin  |  4 Comments »

Proper nutrition is crucial for your baby’s optimal brain development and growth. The best source of it is breast milk, the milk that is naturally produced by a mother. Before an infant can swallow and digest solid foods, it serves as the primary supply of nutrition that is fed to the growing child. Breastfeeding is [...]