Pregnancy is a kind of miracle. Especially so in that it proves that a man and woman can conspire to force God to create a new soul.

- Robert Anton Wilson






Topic: Breastfeeding

(Since these results are pulled from all sites, you may see some duplicate stories).

  • Breastfeeding and fertility
    posted on 11/23/07 by
    In conjunction with the current poll on breastfeeding and the return of a woman’s menstrual cycle, I thought I would list some resources on the subject. The Kellymom.com breastfeeding and fertility page talks about using breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy, the transition to full fertility, and whether or not a mother needs to wean to get pregnant (hint: the answer generally is no). La Leche League offers several articles on breastfeeding and fertility, including one on whether or not it is

  • Smoking May Affect Fertility Of Female Offspring
    posted on 11/22/07 by
    Smoking during pregnancy has many adverse effects on fetal development. A new study in mice by Andrea Jurisicova and colleagues at the University of Toronto, Canada, now adds the possibility that smoking before pregnancy or while breast-feeding might substantially decrease the fertility of female offspring to the long list of possible negative outcomes. [click link for full article]

  • The Breastfeeding Icon Symbol Turns One
    posted on 11/14/07 by
    Mothering Magazine actually held a contest to come up with an international symbol for breastfeeding. Voting was open for awhile so that everyone had a chance to vote. ...

  • Assorted goodies
    posted on 11/13/07 by
    My most recent post at the OBOS blog covers a new breastfeeding advocacy group, donations to the U.N. Population Fund, external influences on pregnancy, and weird news of the day. You all can let me know if you get tired of the pointers to over there, but I’ll probably keep posting them anyway, since the content is so closely related to this place. (Source: Women's Health News)

  • Breastfeeding Study Dispels Sagging Myth
    posted on 11/05/07 by
    For expectant mothers, the decision whether to breastfeed can be a tough one. Many struggle with difficult questions. Some women are concerned that breastfeeding will adversely affect the shape of their breasts. Plastic surgeons conducted a study which determined that breastfeeding doesn't cause breasts to sag.

  • Don't blame nursing for saggy breasts
    posted on 11/02/07 by
    Breast-feeding wont make a new moms breasts sag, but smoking and having more babies might, a new study indicates.

  • Coalition's Guidelines On Fish Consumption For Pregnant Women 'Misleading,' Opinion Piece Says
    posted on 11/01/07 by
    The National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition's recent recommendations for fish and seafood consumption for pregnant and breast-feeding women are "misleading" and a "classic example of industry-driven marketing under the cloak of scientific research," Andrea Kavanagh, director of the National Environmental Trust's Pure Salmon Campaign, writes in a [click link for full article]

  • Breastfeeding Does Not Create Sagging Breasts; Study Throws Out Old Wives' Tale
    posted on 10/29/07 by
    While the benefits of breastfeeding are unquestionable, many new mothers choose not to for fear of sagging breasts. However, breastfeeding alone has no impact on a woman's breast shape, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2007 conference in Baltimore. [click link for full article]

  • Problems with Your Prenatal Vitamins?
    posted on 10/26/07 by
    Out this week are the new Food Pyramid Guidelines for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. You enter your personal information and it tells you guidelines for weight gain for each trimester as...

  • Did you take your prenatal vitamins--EVERY day'?? (BloggingBaby.com)
    posted on 09/07/07 by Wikio
    Filed under: Child Development , Feeding & Nutrition , Health and Safety , Pregnancy diet , Making a Difference Come on now, be honest. I really want to know. Doctors and OBGYNs and even ads in the subways are always strongly urging women to take prenatal vitamins EVERY day, before they get pregnant, while pregnant and afterwards if they're breastfeeding. For years and what seems like an eternity I was on the Pill. And I remembered to take it every single day--I was too scared not too. I didn't

  • U.S. agencies stick to pregnancy fish-eating limits (Reuters)
    posted on 10/15/07 by
    Reuters - The U.S. government said on Monday it was holding firm to its recommendations that pregnant and breast-feeding women limit how much fish and other seafood they eat and avoid certain types with high levels of mercury.

  • Coalition's Fish Consumption Recommendations For Pregnant Women Not Endorsed By Some Members
    posted on 10/12/07 by Medical News Today
    Some members of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition have declined to endorse recommendations released last week by the coalition that pregnant and breast-feeding women should consume at least 12 ounces of fish and seafood per week for optimal brain development of fetuses, infants and young children, [click link for full article]

  • Pregnant women should eat fish after all, experts urge
    posted on 10/04/07 by MedWorm
    Fish consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding remains a heated topic. Fish is the dietary source with the highest levels of long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids. However, there is concern about trace levels of methyl mercury that are present in fish. A new report recommends the consumption of a minimum of 12 ounces of seafood per week (salmon, tuna, sardines) or DHA-fortified eggs. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

  • Pregnant, Breast-Feeding Women Should Eat At Least 12 Ounces Of Seafood Weekly, Private Groups, Federal Agencies Say
    posted on 10/05/07 by Medical News Today
    Pregnant and breast-feeding women should consume at least 12 ounces of fish and seafood per week for optimal brain development of fetuses, infants and young children, according to guidelines to be released on Thursday by the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, the Washington Post reports. [click link for full article]

  • Pregnant, Breast-Feeding Women Should Eat At Least 12 Ounces Of Seafood Weekly, Private Groups, Federal Agencies Say
    posted on 10/05/07 by MedicineNet
    Pregnant and breast-feeding women should consume at least 12 ounces of fish and seafood per week for optimal brain development of fetuses, infants and young children, according to guidelines to be released on Thursday by the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, the Washington Post reports. [click link for full article]

  • Pregnant women told fish in diet is okay (BloggingBaby.com)
    posted on 09/12/07 by Wikio
    Filed under: Child Development , Feeding & Nutrition , Health and Safety , Media , Pregnancy and Birth , Eating , First trimester , Seconds trimester , Third trimester , Pregnancy diet , Restaurants , Obstetricians , Doctor's office , Whining and Dining For several years, pregnant or breastfeeding women have been told to limit their intake of certain fish (shark, tile fish, king mackerel, swordfish and albacore tuna) because of the potential high mercury content might make the baby stupid. Many

  • Want a brainy baby? Eat more fish
    posted on 10/01/07 by Family Life
    Attention moms-to-be: Eat your fish. Here's something interesting from The Washington Post: WASHINGTON -- In a major break with current U.S. health advice, a coalition of top scientists from private groups and federal agencies plans to advise pregnant and breast-feeding...

  • The treatment of women suffering from depression who are either pregnant or breastfeeding
    posted on 09/26/07 by Medworm
    Kimberly A. Yonkers, M.D. In medicine, there are often situations that require patients and their providers to make difficult management decisions. We turn to systematic evidence to guide our approach and counsel our patients, but many times the information is limited or inadequate. The treatment of women with depression who are either pregnant or breastfeeding presents a number of issues for which we have insufficient data. These include questions such as, What is the relative likelihood of bec

  • Eating Junk Food While Pregnant And Breastfeeding May Lead To Obese Offspring
    posted on 08/14/07 by ScienceDaily
    Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy and breastfeeding may be putting their children at risk of overeating and developing obesity, according to a new study. The research suggests that pregnant and breastfeeding women should not indulge in fatty, sugary and salty foods under the misguided assumption that they are "eating for two."

  • More moms than ever breastfeeding
    posted on 08/08/07 by Medworm
    My sister, Marie (left), is among the thousands of new moms who are breastfeeding their children. According to a new report, more than 74 percent of U.S. women who gave birth in 2004 breastfed their babies. That's an all-time high.... (Source: Health Check the Blog)

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