Archive for August, 2007

New research explores newborn in-hospital weight loss (EurekAlert!)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Healthy, full-term newborn babies tend to lose weight during the first few days after their birth. A groundbreaking new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Human Lactation explores the reasons why certain newborns lose more (or less) than others and what conclusions can be drawn from the research.

Infant Feeding Method Predicts In-hospital Weight Loss (Science Daily)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Healthy, full-term newborn babies tend to lose weight during the first few days after their birth. A new study explores the reasons why certain newborns lose more (or less) than others and what conclusions can be drawn from the research.

La Leche League hopes businesses will use logo to show support for breastfeeding (Mid-Iowa News)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Alyssa Blom and daughter, Alana, right, take part in La Leche League of Ames at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The group hopes to get businesses to display their support for breastfeeding by displaying a symbol that will let mothers know where they are welcome to nurse.

Breastfeeding event is Monday (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

MANITOWOC The Manitowoc County Woman, Infants Children nutrition program will host a drop-by Breastfeeding Celebration Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, in Room 300 at the Manitowoc County Office Complex, 4319 Expo Drive.

La Leche League hopes businesses will use logo to show support for breastfeeding (Mid-Iowa News)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Alyssa Blom and daughter, Alana, right, take part in La Leche League of Ames at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The group hopes to get businesses to display their support for breastfeeding by displaying a symbol that will let mothers know where they are welcome to nurse.

Breastfeeding event is Monday (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

MANITOWOC The Manitowoc County Woman, Infants Children nutrition program will host a drop-by Breastfeeding Celebration Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, in Room 300 at the Manitowoc County Office Complex, 4319 Expo Drive.

Do You Feel Pain While Breastfeeding? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

For many moms, the decision to breastfeed is obvious. They can easily rattle off its positive health outcomes for both baby and mom. What isn’t always obvious — and can cause moms worry and anxiety — is the breastfeeding technique itself.

Codeine Warning for Breastfeeding Moms (MedicineNet.com)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Title: Codeine Warning for Breastfeeding Moms Category: Health News Created: 8/18/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/20/2007

Drop-in clinic for breastfeeding (BBC News)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

A weekly drop-in centre in Exeter offers breastfeeding advice and help for new and expectant mothers.

Jennifer Aniston prepares for parenting role in ‘Marley and Me’ (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson are to star in an adaptation of “Marley and Me,” writer John Grogan’s best-selling memoir about a mischievous labrador retriever, it was reported Monday.