Friday, July 26, 2013

About Women's Health: Breast Is Best!

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From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor
The rallying cry of breastfeeding advocates, "Breast is Best!", typically conjures thoughts of baby's well-being. Compared to formula, mother's milk is best for the babe. But what about the other babe: the mom who is actually lactating and feeding a growing child? As World Breastfeeding Week approaches, let's look at the good things that breastfeeding does for mama's health.

Breastfeeding Boosts Weight Loss
As challenging as it can be, nursing not only helps new moms lose weight, but can also help them maintain a healthy weight for years to come. Body Weight Benefits of Breastfeeding

Nursing a Baby Lowers Mom's Cancer + Disease Risk
Women who nurse their babies are less likely to develop breast cancer and other deadly diseases, compared to women who do not breastfeed. Breast Cancer Prevention
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Mother's Milk Saves Lives
Talk about a superpower! Global health experts estimate that we could save nearly 1,000 lives a year by increasing breastfeeding duration to six months. It is no easy task, but producing milk empowers us to fuel humanity. The Power of Breastmilk

Cord Blood Banking Basics
Another biological byproduct of motherhood, umbilical cord blood, is being celebrated this summer. What Is Cord Blood and Why Bank It?
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