World Breastfeeding Week: August 1 – 7, 2021

World Breastfeeding Week

Do you know that one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival is through breastfeeding? Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life. This practice significantly improves the health, survival and well being of infants, children and their mothers – both in the short- and long-term. World Breastfeeding …

Celebrate World BreastFeeding Week 1-7 August

World Breastfeeding Week

Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life and is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. Every year, August 1-7 is observed as World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. This global campaign helps to raise awareness about breastfeeding and urges action on …

Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month in August

One of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival is through breastfeeding. August is observed as National Breastfeeding Month and August 1-7 as World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). The World Health Organization (WHO) states that World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated to promote, protect and support breastfeeding. To build a landscape of breast feeding …

How to Restore Attractive Breasts after Breastfeeding

Women desire a firm, attractive bustline, but pregnancy and breastfeeding can drastically change the shape and size of the breasts. Due to specific hormones, your breasts go through a process during pregnancy that prepares them for breastfeeding. However, after breastfeeding, the breasts tend to deflate, sag and become droopy. The good news is that moms …

August Is National Breastfeeding Month

August is observed as National Breastfeeding Month and August 1-7 as World Breastfeeding Week. The World Health Organization (WHO) states, “Every year, countries around the world observe World Breastfeeding Week for a good reason: breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to provide children everywhere with the best start to life.” Breastfeeding is definitely …

How Breastfeeding is Beneficial for the Mom and Baby

Breastfeeding is a personal decision, but women should be aware that it offers many benefits for them and their babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommend breast-feeding. Breast milk is a complete food and that’s why breastfeeding for at least six months is believed to …

Nutrition Tips for Breastfeeding Moms

A healthy diet that meets nutritional requirements is important to stay healthy and fit. When it comes to breastfeeding moms, meeting daily nutritional needs is even more important. These requirements are similar to those recommended during the pregnancy. Generally speaking, compared to the pregnancy period, a breastfeeding woman needs an additional 200 calories per day. …

Study: Breast Feeding May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Many studies have shown that breast-feeding is linked to reduced risk of breast cancer. A new study suggests that breast-feeding could have additional benefits, providing evidence to show that women who breast-feed and later have cancer are at a lower risk of the cancer coming back or recurring. The study was published in the April …