Not enough data is being collected about the impact taking prescription medication has on breastfeeding.
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A number of factors – from initial difficulties to common misconceptions – mean that many women abandon breastfeeding in frustration. But a new study shows success with a new kind of support.
Researchers don’t fully understand the composition of breast milk and its benefits. Beyond nutrition, it contains enzymes, hormones and the mother’s antibodies — including antibodies for COVID-19.
Industry marketing can shape beliefs about formula feeding.
Proper support for breastfeeding is an environmental imperative.
Most women want to breastfeed, but many struggle to start and to continue. Here are five ways to make it easier.
A chemist explains how some molecules in human breast milk help fight infection. Understanding their properties could lead to better infant formulas that share the health advantages of breastfeeding.
It’s not that difficult to support breastfeeding mums - but governments need to take charge.
South African health authorities educate the public about breastfeeding but without supportive legislation and strong communication, it will never be normalised.
The UK isn’t doing enough to help mums breastfeed successfully
Breastfeeding mothers often receive a variety of well-intentioned advice about what and what not to eat during this period. But what does the science say?
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Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University
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Professor of Global Public Health, International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), United Nations University
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Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
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Professor in Breastfeeding Research, La Trobe University
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Caroline Homer is a Friend of The Conversation.
Deputy Director (Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Burnet Institute
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ARC Future Fellow and Sydney Horizon Fellow, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
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Lecturer, University of the Free State
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University
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Public Health Registrar & Senior Research Fellow (Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health), Burnet Institute
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Associate Professor in Public Health and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, Swansea University
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Associate Professor, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University
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Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition, Swansea University
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Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health; Canada Research Chair in Early Nutrition and the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, University of Manitoba
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Professor of Medicines Management and Health Services Research, Swansea University
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Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences; Co-Director MILC; Associate Director, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, University of Manitoba