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The indirect costs of suboptimal breastfeeding rates

The indirect costs of suboptimal breastfeeding rates

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The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age and with other complementary foods up to 2 years of age or older (1) due to the multiple benefits for mother and baby. Today we talk about the indirect costs to the healthcare system of suboptimal breastfeeding rates. The American Academy of Pediatrics defines suboptimal breastfeeding as breastfeeding that does not comply with exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continues breastfeeding until 1 year or as long…

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Smoking during breastfeeding: is it better to stop?

Smoking during breastfeeding: is it better to stop?

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Let’s talk about smoking during breastfeeding. No one doubts that smoking is a toxic habit and that tobacco addiction represents a major health risk for the smoker. It also affects those around you if you don’t take precautions, turning them into passive smokers. But what happens during pregnancy and breastfeeding? A big question that arises is what to do if you want to continue smoking while breastfeeding. What is better: to continue breastfeeding or give artificial milk to the baby?…

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“My baby is breastfeeding to sleep”

“My baby is breastfeeding to sleep”

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“I have a question. My 8-week-old baby breastfeeds to sleep. He doesn’t seem to know how to sleep any other way, and everyone tells me I should get him to fall asleep on his own. Is it bad for him to fall asleep at the breast?” When a baby comes into our lives, one thing that generates the most questions is the baby’s sleep. And even if we have been warned that babies do not sleep too much, when reality…

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Can I drink alcohol when breastfeeding?

Can I drink alcohol when breastfeeding?

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We get many queries related to alcohol consumption and breastfeeding. This is not an easy topic to address, and mothers who seek information about drinking alcohol when breastfeeding find contradictory messages and different information depending on where they live. Here, we are trying to shed some light on the subject by providing different aspects and publications from reputable organizations so that each mother can make her own decision with the information in hand. The consumption of alcohol Before exposing the…

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Is your child a picky eater? Here are some tips

Is your child a picky eater? Here are some tips

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Babies grow up, and there comes a time when they are ready to start trying new foods in addition to breast milk. Some babies and children show an enormous interest in food and experimenting with new tastes; others show less interest in solid foods or directly reject them and are picky eaters.  It is important to know that little or no interest in eating (or small amounts) in a one-year-old or older may be related to specific times in the…

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How to detect postnatal depression

How to detect postnatal depression

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This January 13th is the world day of action against depression, a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Postpartum depression is one important type of this disease. What is postpartum depression? Some estimates suggest that the incidence of postpartum depression is between 10% and 15% of all mothers, although it varies according to the population. Some studies conclude that the incidence of postpartum depression in primiparous women is around 25%, and in Latina women living in Mexico…

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How to prepare a feeding bottle properly

How to prepare a feeding bottle properly

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Every woman should have all the information she may need in order to decide which breastfeeding experience she desires to have. Many women offer mixed feeding to their babies (breastfeeding plus artificial milk) so we think it is appropriate to talk today about how to prepare a feeding bottle. We don’t know if you’ve been up to date with the latest news about babies suffering from salmonellosis, as the formula they were drinking was contaminated with the bacteria. Artificial milk…

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Breastfeeding and sleep – I need to sleep!

Breastfeeding and sleep – I need to sleep!

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Breastfeeding and sleep – are they connected? Why doesn’t my baby sleep better? Will they start sleeping better if I wean? Is there anything I can do to improve their sleep? When your baby wakes up what seems to be a thousand times a night and doesn’t allow you to rest, these questions often come up. Fact: babies must wake up. It is healthy and safe for them to do so. But for us and our bodies to rest, whether…

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