Chandler has become the second city in the nation to enact a breast-feeding law, making it legal in the city for a mother to nurse her child "anywhere a mother and child are allowed to be."
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Friday, October 28, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Tucson to address public breastfeeding debate (AZCentral.com)
TUCSON - The City Council plans to discuss next week whether women have the right to breastfeed anywhere in public.
What the city has offered so far is an administrative directive that protects nursing mothers on all city property.
Next Tuesday, the City Council will discuss the rule and whether the city should go further.
Earlier this year, Chandler drew the ire of nursing moms by drafting a rule that would have fined mothers for trespassing if they would not leave city property after a complaint.
Arizona law doesn't protect or restrict breastfeeding. The problem is the indecent exposure statute.
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What the city has offered so far is an administrative directive that protects nursing mothers on all city property.
Next Tuesday, the City Council will discuss the rule and whether the city should go further.
Earlier this year, Chandler drew the ire of nursing moms by drafting a rule that would have fined mothers for trespassing if they would not leave city property after a complaint.
Arizona law doesn't protect or restrict breastfeeding. The problem is the indecent exposure statute.
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Breast-feeding law uncertain (The Arizona Republic)
Chandler could become the second city in the nation to enact a breast-feeding law, but that won't happen unless the divided City Council resolves wording disputes before Thursday's vote.
What appears more likely is a resolution proclaiming city support for passage of a state law that would give mothers the right to breast-feed in public and exempt them from indecent-exposure prosecution. Similar laws have been passed in 35 states, but only Philadelphia has a municipal breast-feeding ordinance, said Chandler city Attorney Michael House.
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What appears more likely is a resolution proclaiming city support for passage of a state law that would give mothers the right to breast-feed in public and exempt them from indecent-exposure prosecution. Similar laws have been passed in 35 states, but only Philadelphia has a municipal breast-feeding ordinance, said Chandler city Attorney Michael House.
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Nursing Mothers' plight shows law must change (The Arizona Daily Star)
It sounds ridiculous, but evidently there are some who cannot tell the difference between a woman breast-feeding her baby and a case of indecent exposure.
The Tucson City Council can clarify the matter by adopting an ordinance that explicitly allows a woman to nurse her child in public.
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The Tucson City Council can clarify the matter by adopting an ordinance that explicitly allows a woman to nurse her child in public.
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Vermont witch display sparks chest beating (BostonHerald.com)
This witch could probably use an abracada-bra.
Brattleboro, Vt., has been under a spell ever since residents David and Lauren Petrie decorated the lawn of their Guilford Street home with a breast-feeding witch Halloween display a couple of weeks ago.
The display features a scarecrow witch with a gourd breast and a green baby witch doll.
``I would hope if witches have babies and the witches would have to feed their babies, they would nurse,'' Lauren Petrie said. ``I am also advocating being comfortable with nursing in public.''
A photo of the Petrie witch in the Brattleboro Reformer sparked a spate of letters.
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Brattleboro, Vt., has been under a spell ever since residents David and Lauren Petrie decorated the lawn of their Guilford Street home with a breast-feeding witch Halloween display a couple of weeks ago.
The display features a scarecrow witch with a gourd breast and a green baby witch doll.
``I would hope if witches have babies and the witches would have to feed their babies, they would nurse,'' Lauren Petrie said. ``I am also advocating being comfortable with nursing in public.''
A photo of the Petrie witch in the Brattleboro Reformer sparked a spate of letters.
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Dundee mums less likely to breastfeed (Evening Telegraph)
Fewer than half of all mums in Dundee are breastfeeding their babies when they are discharged from hospital, writes Stefan Morkis.
Figures released by NHS Tayside to MSP Marlyn Glen show that although the number of mums breastfeeding is rising, rates of breastfeeding in Dundee are still far lower than elsewhere in Tayside.
In 1997/98, only 39% of mums were breastfeeding at the time of discharge from hospital.
The 2003/04 figures show this has risen to 46% — still nearly 10% lower than the rate for Tayside as a whole.
In Angus, 55% of mums are breastfeeding when discharged from hospital, while in Perth and Kinross the figure is 66%.
Despite the health benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and child, by the time they are six weeks old, just 26.4% of Dundee babies are being breastfed — the lowest rate in Scotland.
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Figures released by NHS Tayside to MSP Marlyn Glen show that although the number of mums breastfeeding is rising, rates of breastfeeding in Dundee are still far lower than elsewhere in Tayside.
In 1997/98, only 39% of mums were breastfeeding at the time of discharge from hospital.
The 2003/04 figures show this has risen to 46% — still nearly 10% lower than the rate for Tayside as a whole.
In Angus, 55% of mums are breastfeeding when discharged from hospital, while in Perth and Kinross the figure is 66%.
Despite the health benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and child, by the time they are six weeks old, just 26.4% of Dundee babies are being breastfed — the lowest rate in Scotland.
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Breastfeeding Witch Causing Stir In Vermont (CBS4 Boston)
(CBS4) BRATTLEBORO, VT One Halloween display in Vermont is causing people to look twice, and many can’t believe what they see.
David and Lauren Petrie of Brattleboro decked out their home for Halloween. But it’s not the pumpkins that are attracting attention. It’s “The Witch Lactation Station.”
That’s right. The Petrie’s holiday display features a breastfeeding witch, complete with a gourd breast and a baby witch doll.
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David and Lauren Petrie of Brattleboro decked out their home for Halloween. But it’s not the pumpkins that are attracting attention. It’s “The Witch Lactation Station.”
That’s right. The Petrie’s holiday display features a breastfeeding witch, complete with a gourd breast and a baby witch doll.
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Monday, October 24, 2005
Nursing Mother Counsel marks 50 years of supporting mothers (San Mateo County Times)
Breast-feeding isn't as easy as it seems, physically and emotionally. Lori McBride, coordinator of the San Mateo/San Francisco chapter of the Nursing Mothers Counsel, recently spoke with staff writer Tara Ramroop about her organization's efforts to help breast-feeding become a positive experience.
Q. Tell our readers a little bit about the Nursing Mothers Counsel (NMC) and how it got started?
A. Nursing Mothers Counsel just celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept. 18. In 1955, it was not the norm to breast-feed. A pre-natal exercise class instructor in Palo Alto taught her students about natural childbirth — which also was not the norm — and breast-feeding. A group of women from this class did their research — there was little breast-feeding information available at this time — and decided breast-feeding would be best for their babies. They wanted to encourage and support other moms in the community to breast-feed.
In October 1955, they formed NursingMothers Anonymous, which a few years later became Nursing Mothers Counsel, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free breast-feeding education and support to enable moms to have a positive and successful breast-feeding experience.
These early members took their own babies and did demonstrations at childbirth-education classes. They worked with moms on a one-to-one basis, counseling mainly by phone, but doing free home visits when needed. They chose the title Nursing Mothers "Counsel" rather than "Council" because their role was to counsel moms.
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Q. Tell our readers a little bit about the Nursing Mothers Counsel (NMC) and how it got started?
A. Nursing Mothers Counsel just celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept. 18. In 1955, it was not the norm to breast-feed. A pre-natal exercise class instructor in Palo Alto taught her students about natural childbirth — which also was not the norm — and breast-feeding. A group of women from this class did their research — there was little breast-feeding information available at this time — and decided breast-feeding would be best for their babies. They wanted to encourage and support other moms in the community to breast-feed.
In October 1955, they formed NursingMothers Anonymous, which a few years later became Nursing Mothers Counsel, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free breast-feeding education and support to enable moms to have a positive and successful breast-feeding experience.
These early members took their own babies and did demonstrations at childbirth-education classes. They worked with moms on a one-to-one basis, counseling mainly by phone, but doing free home visits when needed. They chose the title Nursing Mothers "Counsel" rather than "Council" because their role was to counsel moms.
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Saturday, October 22, 2005
Mother's milk helps to block HIV - Search for chemicals to stop the spread of AIDS latches on to breast milk. (nature.com)
Sugar-containing compounds in breast milk may reduce the transmission of HIV to suckling babies, suggests a lab-based study.
The findings do not mean that it is a good idea for HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed their infants, say the researchers, as the virus can still be transmitted this way. But if the results hold true in further studies, they could lead to new ways to block transmission of HIV between adults during sex.
Milk is already known to contain some substances that quell HIV. "Breast milk has all sorts of good stuff in it, such as antibodies from the mother," says Louise Kuhn, who studies HIV transmission at Columbia University in New York.
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The findings do not mean that it is a good idea for HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed their infants, say the researchers, as the virus can still be transmitted this way. But if the results hold true in further studies, they could lead to new ways to block transmission of HIV between adults during sex.
Milk is already known to contain some substances that quell HIV. "Breast milk has all sorts of good stuff in it, such as antibodies from the mother," says Louise Kuhn, who studies HIV transmission at Columbia University in New York.
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Breast-feeding panel to provide options (East Valley Tribune)
Chandler’s split Breastfeeding Task Force will present a handful of options Monday to the City Council.
Breast-feeding advocates on the task force want an ordinance stating a mother may nurse her child anywhere she already has the right to be.
But business advocates on the task force oppose a mandate on private businesses.
The council is expected to hear both sides during its Monday study session. Judging by past turnouts for breast-feeding discussions, the council chambers will likely be packed.
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Breast-feeding advocates on the task force want an ordinance stating a mother may nurse her child anywhere she already has the right to be.
But business advocates on the task force oppose a mandate on private businesses.
The council is expected to hear both sides during its Monday study session. Judging by past turnouts for breast-feeding discussions, the council chambers will likely be packed.
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Thursday, October 20, 2005
United States Breastfeeding Committee Press Release
Mixed Credibility of the Revised AAP SIDS Prevention Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released revised recommendations for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention last week, one of which provides valuable new information to help parents protect their infant, while others not only lack a solid scientific basis but also entail some risks.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released revised recommendations for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention last week, one of which provides valuable new information to help parents protect their infant, while others not only lack a solid scientific basis but also entail some risks.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Breastfeeding dispute ends with branch move (The Maitland Mercury)
A Thornton mother banned from breastfeeding her son in a Commonwealth Bank lunchroom is anxious to put the dispute behind her after receiving a transfer to a new branch.
Susan Bourke will take up the position as a teller at the Green Hills branch of the bank this week following nearly six months on sick leave for anxiety and depression.
The Mercury reported on Friday the alleged discrimination of Mrs Bourke, who was banned from breastfeeding her son Nicholas in the lunch room of the bank's Maitland branch.
The Thornton mother-of-two said she did not want to return to a branch where she was segregated and made to feel "upset and uncomfortable".
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Susan Bourke will take up the position as a teller at the Green Hills branch of the bank this week following nearly six months on sick leave for anxiety and depression.
The Mercury reported on Friday the alleged discrimination of Mrs Bourke, who was banned from breastfeeding her son Nicholas in the lunch room of the bank's Maitland branch.
The Thornton mother-of-two said she did not want to return to a branch where she was segregated and made to feel "upset and uncomfortable".
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Nursing infant photo deemed too risqué for Fredericton news magazine cover (the eyeopener online)
FREDERICTON (CUP) -- "I got to work Thursday morning and everything on my computer was frozen," Miriam Christensen said as she walked the streets of Saint John, N.B., looking for a pet store to buy a travel harness for her cat. "I tried to login, but I was locked out," she said. It was her last day as editor of [here], a weekly news magazine servicing Moncton, St. John and Fredericton. But she didn't know it yet.
Last week, the original cover photo of the Oct. 6 edition of [here] was pulled and replaced shortly before distribution. The intended photo of a nursing child and its accompanying article coincided with a breast-feeding conference in St. John and World Breast-feeding week. Christensen wrote the article partly due to the fact that New Brunswick's breast-feeding numbers sit well-below the national average.
"New Brunswick has the second-lowest, or the lowest rate of breast-feeding in Canada, and with that in mind it was decided that we'd grant a cover story on the subject to all three cities," said Christensen.
With the issue set for its Thursday release, [here]'s production team was training in Moncton last Wednesday, while Christensen remained at her desk in Saint John. She had given her two weeks notice early last week, after taking a job with a Danish public radio station in Copenhagen, making further training for [here] unnecessary. The team discussed the cover and its implications before agreeing that, whatever the outcome, it would run.
"But when I was walking to work on Thursday morning I noticed that none of the papers were out," said Christensen.
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Last week, the original cover photo of the Oct. 6 edition of [here] was pulled and replaced shortly before distribution. The intended photo of a nursing child and its accompanying article coincided with a breast-feeding conference in St. John and World Breast-feeding week. Christensen wrote the article partly due to the fact that New Brunswick's breast-feeding numbers sit well-below the national average.
"New Brunswick has the second-lowest, or the lowest rate of breast-feeding in Canada, and with that in mind it was decided that we'd grant a cover story on the subject to all three cities," said Christensen.
With the issue set for its Thursday release, [here]'s production team was training in Moncton last Wednesday, while Christensen remained at her desk in Saint John. She had given her two weeks notice early last week, after taking a job with a Danish public radio station in Copenhagen, making further training for [here] unnecessary. The team discussed the cover and its implications before agreeing that, whatever the outcome, it would run.
"But when I was walking to work on Thursday morning I noticed that none of the papers were out," said Christensen.
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Monday, October 17, 2005
The binky vs. the breast (USATODAY.com)
Should you give your baby a binky at bedtime?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes: In new guidelines on preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the group urges parents to offer pacifiers at nap and bedtimes. The academy cites research showing babies who nod off with pacifiers are 61% less likely to die of SIDS than otherwise similar babies who don't. The doctors speculate that pacifiers may help keep airways clear or may keep babies from sleeping too deeply or rolling onto tummies.
Contrary to popular belief, the academy says, pacifiers don't ruin teeth and don't cause enough infant ear infections to negate their benefits. And, the doctors say there isn't compelling evidence that pacifiers inhibit breast-feeding.
Case closed? Not for everyone. In fact, some advocates of breast-feeding and "attachment parenting" are aghast at the pacifier advice and are urging parents to disregard it (along with another recommendation that discourages sharing a bed with a baby).
"The breast-feeding community is very upset," says Katy Lebbing, a spokeswoman for La Leche League International. "Basically, they are telling us to use an artificial substitute for something a mother usually does."
To be well-nourished — and keep up a mother's milk supply — a baby must nurse often, including at bedtime, advocates say. They say the academy ignored studies suggesting babies who use pacifiers nurse less. But they are as worried about nurturing as they are about nutrition.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes: In new guidelines on preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the group urges parents to offer pacifiers at nap and bedtimes. The academy cites research showing babies who nod off with pacifiers are 61% less likely to die of SIDS than otherwise similar babies who don't. The doctors speculate that pacifiers may help keep airways clear or may keep babies from sleeping too deeply or rolling onto tummies.
Contrary to popular belief, the academy says, pacifiers don't ruin teeth and don't cause enough infant ear infections to negate their benefits. And, the doctors say there isn't compelling evidence that pacifiers inhibit breast-feeding.
Case closed? Not for everyone. In fact, some advocates of breast-feeding and "attachment parenting" are aghast at the pacifier advice and are urging parents to disregard it (along with another recommendation that discourages sharing a bed with a baby).
"The breast-feeding community is very upset," says Katy Lebbing, a spokeswoman for La Leche League International. "Basically, they are telling us to use an artificial substitute for something a mother usually does."
To be well-nourished — and keep up a mother's milk supply — a baby must nurse often, including at bedtime, advocates say. They say the academy ignored studies suggesting babies who use pacifiers nurse less. But they are as worried about nurturing as they are about nutrition.
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Sunday, October 16, 2005
Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coaltiion Statement on the New AAP Recommendations
The Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition has added this news item to their site:
AAP releases controversial guidelines on SIDS prevention
AAP releases controversial guidelines on SIDS prevention
Friday, October 14, 2005
Breaking News: Breastfeeding Is Associated with a Lower Risk of SIDS According to The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Contrary to even the recommendations of its own Section on Breastfeeding, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released an ill-advised and ill-informed statement from its Task Force on SIDS (1) (sudden infant death syndrome). Recommendations that advise against parent-infant bed-sharing and support the generic use of pacifiers imply a "truly astounding triumph of ethnocentric assumptions over common sense and medical research," according to Nancy Wight, M.D., president of The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. These controversies, and many more, will be addressed in the upcoming, new peer-reviewed journal Breastfeeding Medicine (www.liebertpub.com/bfm), the Official Journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (www.brmed.org).
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LLLI Responds to AAP Policy Statement on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Schaumburg, IL (October 2005) La Leche League International (LLLI) is concerned about the October 10, 2005 policy statement on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Task Force on SIDS. The recommendations about pacifiers and cosleeping in the statement reflect a lack of basic understanding about breastfeeding management.
Pacifiers, which are recommended in this policy statement, are artificial substitutes for what the breast does naturally. Breastfed babies often nurse to sleep for naps and bedtime. The recommended pacifier usage could cause a reduction in milk supply due to reduced stimulation of the breasts and may affect breastfeeding duration.
LLLI recognizes that safe cosleeping facilitates breastfeeding. One important way cosleeping can help a mother’s milk supply is by encouraging regular and frequent feeding. Well-known research on safe cosleeping practices by Dr. James McKenna, Director of the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at Notre Dame University was disregarded by the task force.
Also, the obvious omission of input by the AAP’s Section on Breastfeeding may account for the fact that breastfeeding management issues were not taken into consideration. Dr. Nancy Wight, President of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine , comments that this statement “represents a truly astounding triumph of ethnocentric assumptions over common sense and medical research.” Dr. Wight also states, “There are many physician members of the AAP who do not agree with these recommendations.”
Although the authors do state that breastfeeding is beneficial and should be promoted, their recommendations about pacifier use and cosleeping could have a negative impact on a mother’s efforts to breastfeed. The statement causes confusion for parents and falls seriously short of being a useful and comprehensive policy.
LLLI, a non-profit organization that helps mothers learn about breastfeeding, has an international Professional Advisory Board. The LLLI Center for Breastfeeding Information is one of the world’s largest libraries of information on breastfeeding, human lactation, and related topics. Monthly meetings are offered to pregnant women and nursing mothers and babies to learn about breastfeeding management. To find local groups call 800 LA LECHE or visit www.lalecheleague.org
LLLI Responds to AAP Policy Statement on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Pacifiers, which are recommended in this policy statement, are artificial substitutes for what the breast does naturally. Breastfed babies often nurse to sleep for naps and bedtime. The recommended pacifier usage could cause a reduction in milk supply due to reduced stimulation of the breasts and may affect breastfeeding duration.
LLLI recognizes that safe cosleeping facilitates breastfeeding. One important way cosleeping can help a mother’s milk supply is by encouraging regular and frequent feeding. Well-known research on safe cosleeping practices by Dr. James McKenna, Director of the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at Notre Dame University was disregarded by the task force.
Also, the obvious omission of input by the AAP’s Section on Breastfeeding may account for the fact that breastfeeding management issues were not taken into consideration. Dr. Nancy Wight, President of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine , comments that this statement “represents a truly astounding triumph of ethnocentric assumptions over common sense and medical research.” Dr. Wight also states, “There are many physician members of the AAP who do not agree with these recommendations.”
Although the authors do state that breastfeeding is beneficial and should be promoted, their recommendations about pacifier use and cosleeping could have a negative impact on a mother’s efforts to breastfeed. The statement causes confusion for parents and falls seriously short of being a useful and comprehensive policy.
LLLI, a non-profit organization that helps mothers learn about breastfeeding, has an international Professional Advisory Board. The LLLI Center for Breastfeeding Information is one of the world’s largest libraries of information on breastfeeding, human lactation, and related topics. Monthly meetings are offered to pregnant women and nursing mothers and babies to learn about breastfeeding management. To find local groups call 800 LA LECHE or visit www.lalecheleague.org
LLLI Responds to AAP Policy Statement on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
'Archaic' behaviour to breastfeeding mother (The Maitland Mercury)
A national advocacy group has labelled the alleged discrimination of a breastfeeding mother from Thornton as "archaic" behaviour that didn't belong in today's workplaces.
Susan Bourke has been on sick leave for nearly six months after becoming depressed and anxious when she was banned from breastfeeding her son in the lunch room of the Maitland branch of the Commonwealth Bank.
The Thornton mother-of-two, who has temporarily resumed work at Raymond Terrace, now fears she will lose her job because she does not want to return to the Maitland branch where she was segregated and made to feel "upset and uncomfortable".
Australian Breastfeeding Association director Lee King said it was "sad our society hasn't go the appropriate attitude" when it came to breastfeeding, with many mothers "embarrassed and unsure" about where they can feed their babies.
"It's all right for adults to eat in the lunch room, but it's not all right for babies to ... it's so old fashioned, so archaic," Ms King said.
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Susan Bourke has been on sick leave for nearly six months after becoming depressed and anxious when she was banned from breastfeeding her son in the lunch room of the Maitland branch of the Commonwealth Bank.
The Thornton mother-of-two, who has temporarily resumed work at Raymond Terrace, now fears she will lose her job because she does not want to return to the Maitland branch where she was segregated and made to feel "upset and uncomfortable".
Australian Breastfeeding Association director Lee King said it was "sad our society hasn't go the appropriate attitude" when it came to breastfeeding, with many mothers "embarrassed and unsure" about where they can feed their babies.
"It's all right for adults to eat in the lunch room, but it's not all right for babies to ... it's so old fashioned, so archaic," Ms King said.
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Tucson Weekly : Currents : T Q&A
Chandra Ruiz is the founder of Breast or Bust!, a small business using witty T-shirts to advocate for breastfeeding rights. Her breastfeeding convictions, along with her involvement with La Leche League, drove Ruiz to the frontlines of an ongoing battle. In June, a breastfeeding mother was asked to leave a city pool in Chandler after she refused to go into a bathroom to nurse; now, groups around Arizona are fighting for state legislation and city ordinances to protect breastfeeding mothers and their children. Since the June incident, Ruiz has banded together with women around the state, via the Internet, to push for legislative reform. For more information, check out http://www.breastorbust.com or e-mail chandra@breastorbust.com
Why exactly are you so angry?
I'm a breastfeeding mother who feels that it's very sad that women who go out in public fear things like harassment, segregation and discrimination, simply because they are trying to feed and comfort their children. Following the confrontation in June, the city of Chandler received more than 111 pages of e-mails contesting the council's decision to support the city pool policies regarding breastfeeding.
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Why exactly are you so angry?
I'm a breastfeeding mother who feels that it's very sad that women who go out in public fear things like harassment, segregation and discrimination, simply because they are trying to feed and comfort their children. Following the confrontation in June, the city of Chandler received more than 111 pages of e-mails contesting the council's decision to support the city pool policies regarding breastfeeding.
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Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free? : Breastfeeding awareness should be aimed not only at moms, but at general public (Durham Region
"Don't you want to go somewhere else to do that?"
"I don't want my child to see that!"
"That's disgusting!"
"That child is too old for that. Get him on a bottle!"
There's a random sample of comments made to me by complete strangers in the 11-plus months that I nursed my son, now 3-and-a-half, and the 14-plus months I nursed my daughter, now 2.
Last week was World Breastfeeding Week, and in celebration, the Durham Region Health Department ran an absolutely fantastic ad in our papers, showing a neck-to-waste picture of a woman in an evening gown.
"They weren't put there just to hold up a strapless dress," read the caption. The ad went on to state that breastmilk is the only food a baby needs in the first six months.
This ad is terrific for a number of reasons. First, what draws people in like cleavage? Second, my experience says it's often those most fascinated with cleavage who have the most adverse reaction to seeing a woman nursing in public.
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"I don't want my child to see that!"
"That's disgusting!"
"That child is too old for that. Get him on a bottle!"
There's a random sample of comments made to me by complete strangers in the 11-plus months that I nursed my son, now 3-and-a-half, and the 14-plus months I nursed my daughter, now 2.
Last week was World Breastfeeding Week, and in celebration, the Durham Region Health Department ran an absolutely fantastic ad in our papers, showing a neck-to-waste picture of a woman in an evening gown.
"They weren't put there just to hold up a strapless dress," read the caption. The ad went on to state that breastmilk is the only food a baby needs in the first six months.
This ad is terrific for a number of reasons. First, what draws people in like cleavage? Second, my experience says it's often those most fascinated with cleavage who have the most adverse reaction to seeing a woman nursing in public.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Mayo group showing the way for Ireland's women (Western People)
Ireland has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the Western world but a small voluntary group of Mayo women are working to change that.
Four branches of the Mayo Breastfeeding Support Network came together last Friday, October 7 to officially launch Ireland’s first website on breastfeeding in Tumble Jungle, Ballina.
The website which can be viewed at www.breastfeeding.ie is run on a voluntary basis and will provide a major link between all groups around the country who support breastfeeding mums.
Information, meeting venues, frequently asked questions and shared experiences are some of the topics that will feature on the site.
The site is the first of its kind, containing information about voluntary groups and groups run by the public health nurses as well as information about Cuidiu and the public meeting places of the La Leche League.
Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world but has been regarded with reservation in Ireland for several generations now. The members of Mayo’s breastfeeding support groups are convinced they can reverse the trends for breastfeeding with just a little encouragement. Their aim is to promote breastfeeding as the norm and encourage family and societal support for this ancient art.
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Four branches of the Mayo Breastfeeding Support Network came together last Friday, October 7 to officially launch Ireland’s first website on breastfeeding in Tumble Jungle, Ballina.
The website which can be viewed at www.breastfeeding.ie is run on a voluntary basis and will provide a major link between all groups around the country who support breastfeeding mums.
Information, meeting venues, frequently asked questions and shared experiences are some of the topics that will feature on the site.
The site is the first of its kind, containing information about voluntary groups and groups run by the public health nurses as well as information about Cuidiu and the public meeting places of the La Leche League.
Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world but has been regarded with reservation in Ireland for several generations now. The members of Mayo’s breastfeeding support groups are convinced they can reverse the trends for breastfeeding with just a little encouragement. Their aim is to promote breastfeeding as the norm and encourage family and societal support for this ancient art.
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Covergirl mother says breast is best (CBC New Brunswick)
The nursing mother whose photo was pulled from the cover of an Irving-owned newspaper says outdated attitudes prevent many moms from giving their babies the healthiest start possible.
Thirty six thousand copies of Here magazine were printed with a close-up photo of Christina Taylor's nursing infant Angela on the cover.
Most of those papers never made it to news stands, because Brunswick News executives believed the picture was inappropriate for some readers.
The paper was recalled and the photo replaced with a cartoon-like drawing of a woman holding a baby in a blanket.
Taylor says that decision underlines just how uncomfortable some people in New Brunswick are about breastfeeding. She says the lack of support makes it difficult for mothers to nurse their babies.
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Thirty six thousand copies of Here magazine were printed with a close-up photo of Christina Taylor's nursing infant Angela on the cover.
Most of those papers never made it to news stands, because Brunswick News executives believed the picture was inappropriate for some readers.
The paper was recalled and the photo replaced with a cartoon-like drawing of a woman holding a baby in a blanket.
Taylor says that decision underlines just how uncomfortable some people in New Brunswick are about breastfeeding. She says the lack of support makes it difficult for mothers to nurse their babies.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Breast-feeding solution is somewhere between extremes (East Valley Tribune)
It seems that government at every level is relentlessly driven to create laws addressing every imaginable human behavior. The result not only is a tangled glut of legislation but the death of common sense — or is that the cause?
A good example is the debate raging in Chandler over breast-feeding in public — which could escalate to the state Legislature if either side doesn’t get all it wants from the City Council.
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A good example is the debate raging in Chandler over breast-feeding in public — which could escalate to the state Legislature if either side doesn’t get all it wants from the City Council.
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Surprise! Breastfeeding Benefits Mother, Too (PRNewswire)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Breast milk or liquid gold, as many women often refer to it, is one of the most precious, lifelong gifts a mother can give to her newborn; however, many mothers are not aware of the health benefits for themselves.
According to a national breastfeeding survey conducted for Lansinoh Laboratories, the leading provider of breastfeeding products for mothers and babies, 100 percent of new moms (first-time and experienced) cite health benefits as the number one reason for choosing to breastfeed, but less than half, 44 percent, chose to breastfeed because of the health benefits for themselves.
"The extent to which breastfeeding affects a mother's health is rarely emphasized," says noted pediatrician James Sears, M.D., a member of the Lansinoh Breastfeeding Advisory Board (http://www.lansinoh.com). Choosing to breastfeed gives baby a healthy start in life and provides a variety of health benefits for mothers as well...
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According to a national breastfeeding survey conducted for Lansinoh Laboratories, the leading provider of breastfeeding products for mothers and babies, 100 percent of new moms (first-time and experienced) cite health benefits as the number one reason for choosing to breastfeed, but less than half, 44 percent, chose to breastfeed because of the health benefits for themselves.
"The extent to which breastfeeding affects a mother's health is rarely emphasized," says noted pediatrician James Sears, M.D., a member of the Lansinoh Breastfeeding Advisory Board (http://www.lansinoh.com). Choosing to breastfeed gives baby a healthy start in life and provides a variety of health benefits for mothers as well...
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Harassing Breast-Feeding Mothers Could Lead To Fines (TheKSBWChannel.com)
MADISON, Wis. -- Asking a breast-feeding mother to cover-up could soon cost people in Wisconsin $200.
A proposed bill by state Sen. Fred Risser would protect mothers who breast-feed in public from being harassed.
Under Wisconsin law it is perfectly legal for a woman to breast-feed her child in a public place.
But while the state law may be behind the mother, the public isn't always behind the law, Madison television station WISC reported.
Michelle Morgan said she has run into problems trying to breast-feed her son, Ian, in public.
"A woman basically said to me that I should probably go somewhere else or make sure that I stayed covered up," said Morgan. "It made me pretty angry."
"It's usually quite innocent," said La Leche League leader Laurel Franczek. "The person who's asking that doesn't realize that women already have the right to breast-feed wherever they are."
Clearing up the confusion about breast-feeding in public is the inspiration for the bill, which is now in front of the state Legislature.
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A proposed bill by state Sen. Fred Risser would protect mothers who breast-feed in public from being harassed.
Under Wisconsin law it is perfectly legal for a woman to breast-feed her child in a public place.
But while the state law may be behind the mother, the public isn't always behind the law, Madison television station WISC reported.
Michelle Morgan said she has run into problems trying to breast-feed her son, Ian, in public.
"A woman basically said to me that I should probably go somewhere else or make sure that I stayed covered up," said Morgan. "It made me pretty angry."
"It's usually quite innocent," said La Leche League leader Laurel Franczek. "The person who's asking that doesn't realize that women already have the right to breast-feed wherever they are."
Clearing up the confusion about breast-feeding in public is the inspiration for the bill, which is now in front of the state Legislature.
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Irving news pulls breastfeeding cover, fires editor (CBC New Brunswick)
The Irving newspaper group has pulled the latest issue of Here magazine from store shelves and fired its editor after a photo of a breastfeeding baby appeared on its cover.
The photo is an extreme close-up of a tiny baby suckling at its mother's breast. The cover promoted a story about World Breastfeeding Week, which began Oct. 1. The story also highlighted the low rates of breastfeeding in New Brunswick.
Irving news executives replaced the photo with a cartoon drawing of a woman holding a baby in a blanket.
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The photo is an extreme close-up of a tiny baby suckling at its mother's breast. The cover promoted a story about World Breastfeeding Week, which began Oct. 1. The story also highlighted the low rates of breastfeeding in New Brunswick.
Irving news executives replaced the photo with a cartoon drawing of a woman holding a baby in a blanket.
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Saturday, October 08, 2005
Does Being Breastfed Affect Later Cancer Risk? (WebMD)
Being breastfed as an infant has little impact on cancer risk as an adult, according to a newly published study and a review of earlier research.
Researchers from the England's University of Bristol found no evidence that being breastfed increases cancer risk. A slight protective benefit against breast cancer prior to menopause was found for women who were breastfed as infants. But Richard M, Martin, PhD, who led the research team, tells WebMD that the finding is far from conclusive.
"These findings show that being breastfed doesn't increase cancer risk as an adult," he says. "There are still many unanswered questions, including whether breastfeeding is protective against heart disease and its role in brain development."
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Researchers from the England's University of Bristol found no evidence that being breastfed increases cancer risk. A slight protective benefit against breast cancer prior to menopause was found for women who were breastfed as infants. But Richard M, Martin, PhD, who led the research team, tells WebMD that the finding is far from conclusive.
"These findings show that being breastfed doesn't increase cancer risk as an adult," he says. "There are still many unanswered questions, including whether breastfeeding is protective against heart disease and its role in brain development."
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Breast-Feeding Does Not Raise Cancer Risk in Adulthood (Medscape)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Oct 05 - Adults who were breast-fed as infants are not at increased risk for cancer, researchers report in the October 5th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Moreover, the results of a meta-analysis suggest that this feeding method may reduce the risk of premenopausal breast cancer...
...In the meta-analysis, breast-feeding during infancy did not have an effect on the overall risk of breast cancer in adulthood. However, this practice was associated with a 12% decreased risk of premenopausal breast cancer.
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...In the meta-analysis, breast-feeding during infancy did not have an effect on the overall risk of breast cancer in adulthood. However, this practice was associated with a 12% decreased risk of premenopausal breast cancer.
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More new mothers at WRH breast-feed than elsewhere (Waterford News & Star)
A HIGHER proportion of women who give birth at Waterford Regional Hospital, breast-feed their children than elsewhere in the country.
More than half of women, who deliver their babies at WRH initiate breast-feeding.
But overall in Ireland less than 35% of babies are breast-fed at birth. That’s according to the Health Service Executive, which is issuing information gift packs on breastfeeding to mothers who deliver babies at Waterford Regional Hospital this week The gift packs of information leaflets, pens and baby grows are being given out to new mothers at the hospital’s maternity unit as part of National Breast Feeding Week, which runs from October 3 to 10.
The hospital is also marking the week with display units at the front hall, canteen and the maternity unit and running a quiz for staff members and patients.
WRH is the first hospital in the South East and one of only two hospitals in Ireland to achieve the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative award.
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More than half of women, who deliver their babies at WRH initiate breast-feeding.
But overall in Ireland less than 35% of babies are breast-fed at birth. That’s according to the Health Service Executive, which is issuing information gift packs on breastfeeding to mothers who deliver babies at Waterford Regional Hospital this week The gift packs of information leaflets, pens and baby grows are being given out to new mothers at the hospital’s maternity unit as part of National Breast Feeding Week, which runs from October 3 to 10.
The hospital is also marking the week with display units at the front hall, canteen and the maternity unit and running a quiz for staff members and patients.
WRH is the first hospital in the South East and one of only two hospitals in Ireland to achieve the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative award.
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Plea for human milk donations (BBC NEWS)
Urgent supplies of human milk are being sought to help save the lives of sick babies in Northern Ireland.
The Sperrin Lakeland Human Milk Bank, the only one of its kind in the province, needs donor breast milk as it is running low in supplies.
Based in County Fermanagh, the milk bank processes and stores the breast milk which is used to feed sick babies in hospitals and other specialist baby units throughout Ireland.
Sick babies can benefit from human breast milk
Breast milk, with its minerals, digestive enzymes and antibodies, has long been credited with keeping babies healthy.
But it is particularly good for post-operation babies because it is easier to digest than cow's milk formula.
Co-ordinator Anne McCrea said many people were unaware the milk bank existed, but appealed to nursing mothers for their help.
"Our milk goes out to all the neo-natal units in Northern Ireland. So we regularly help very, very tiny babies from as much as 500g up," she said.
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The Sperrin Lakeland Human Milk Bank, the only one of its kind in the province, needs donor breast milk as it is running low in supplies.
Based in County Fermanagh, the milk bank processes and stores the breast milk which is used to feed sick babies in hospitals and other specialist baby units throughout Ireland.
Sick babies can benefit from human breast milk
Breast milk, with its minerals, digestive enzymes and antibodies, has long been credited with keeping babies healthy.
But it is particularly good for post-operation babies because it is easier to digest than cow's milk formula.
Co-ordinator Anne McCrea said many people were unaware the milk bank existed, but appealed to nursing mothers for their help.
"Our milk goes out to all the neo-natal units in Northern Ireland. So we regularly help very, very tiny babies from as much as 500g up," she said.
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Be positive on breast-feeding (The Arizona Republic)
Sometimes even the most basic things can cause a ruckus.
When Chandler recently considered making breast-feeding in public a criminal offense, people across the continent blasted the City Council with letters and e-mails.
The council backed off the criminal-trespass idea and appointed the Chandler Breast-feeding Task Force to make a recommendation, but itwas unable to reach a decision on where in the world women could breast-feed.
In one meeting, the group narrowly voted against a proposal that would have made nursing in public places a right but would have allowed private businesses to disallow it.
In another, the group still was unable to come up with a majority vote on any recommendation to the Chandler City Council. Instead, the task force is forwarding suggested versions of an ordinance change to the council.
The suggestions vary in detail, but all hover around the idea that our city should tolerate, if not actually embrace, breast-feeding.
Complicating things is that Arizona is one of only a few states that has not exempted breast-feeding from the indecent exposure law. A woman nursing in public could be arrested.
That's just wrong.
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When Chandler recently considered making breast-feeding in public a criminal offense, people across the continent blasted the City Council with letters and e-mails.
The council backed off the criminal-trespass idea and appointed the Chandler Breast-feeding Task Force to make a recommendation, but itwas unable to reach a decision on where in the world women could breast-feed.
In one meeting, the group narrowly voted against a proposal that would have made nursing in public places a right but would have allowed private businesses to disallow it.
In another, the group still was unable to come up with a majority vote on any recommendation to the Chandler City Council. Instead, the task force is forwarding suggested versions of an ordinance change to the council.
The suggestions vary in detail, but all hover around the idea that our city should tolerate, if not actually embrace, breast-feeding.
Complicating things is that Arizona is one of only a few states that has not exempted breast-feeding from the indecent exposure law. A woman nursing in public could be arrested.
That's just wrong.
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Breastfeeding is best (MALTA INDEPENDENT)
“Malta has the second lowest rate of breastfeeding in Europe,” the Commissioner for Children, Sonia Camilleri said yesterday at a seminar on breastfeeding.
Malta has signed an international agreement which protects the rights of the child and binds the government to promote breastfeeding during anti-natal classes.
However, Mrs Camilleri said that not enough was being done.
“The government is not doing enough to promote breastfeeding – I will be writing to the Minister of Health to remind him of his obligations towards newborn babies.”
She called for more in-depth training in breast-feeding, especially in the midwifery, nursing and medicine courses.
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Malta has signed an international agreement which protects the rights of the child and binds the government to promote breastfeeding during anti-natal classes.
However, Mrs Camilleri said that not enough was being done.
“The government is not doing enough to promote breastfeeding – I will be writing to the Minister of Health to remind him of his obligations towards newborn babies.”
She called for more in-depth training in breast-feeding, especially in the midwifery, nursing and medicine courses.
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Children's commissioner to lobby for breastfeeding (The Times & The Sunday Times, Malta)
Aggressive marketing of formula milk coupled with family members who put unnecessary pressure on the mother to give up breastfeeding were causing considerable damage, according to Children Commissioner Sonia Camilleri.
"All these negative inputs can be resisted when the parents realise that they are after what is best for their child - breast is best," she said.
On the first day of World Breastfeeding Week, Ms Camilleri referred to the sad statistic that Malta had the second lowest breastfeeding rate in Europe.
According to statistics released last year Malta stood wedged between Ireland, which had the lowest breastfeeding rate of 39 per cent, and the UK with 69 per cent. Malta still had a long way to go to attain the goal of 90 per cent established in Malta's Breastfeeding Policy in 2000.
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"All these negative inputs can be resisted when the parents realise that they are after what is best for their child - breast is best," she said.
On the first day of World Breastfeeding Week, Ms Camilleri referred to the sad statistic that Malta had the second lowest breastfeeding rate in Europe.
According to statistics released last year Malta stood wedged between Ireland, which had the lowest breastfeeding rate of 39 per cent, and the UK with 69 per cent. Malta still had a long way to go to attain the goal of 90 per cent established in Malta's Breastfeeding Policy in 2000.
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Wednesday, October 05, 2005
ABC of breastfeeding (Health 24 )
The Lean Aubergine Dietetic Services give the following reasons why they feel strongly about exclusive breastfeeding for at least four to six months:
B – Promotes bonding with your baby by the warmth of skin to skin contact.
R - Readily available and convenient, requires less preparation and equipment, which makes socialising and travelling so much easier.
E - It is easily digested by the immature digestive system, causing less colic, diarrhoea and constipation.
A - It lowers the risk of allergies, such as eczema and asthma.
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B – Promotes bonding with your baby by the warmth of skin to skin contact.
R - Readily available and convenient, requires less preparation and equipment, which makes socialising and travelling so much easier.
E - It is easily digested by the immature digestive system, causing less colic, diarrhoea and constipation.
A - It lowers the risk of allergies, such as eczema and asthma.
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Now, Mumbai's babies have a breast milk bank - India News (Webindia123.com)
Realising the significance of a mother's milk for an infant, a Hospital in Mumbai has set up a "Breast Milk Bank". It provides the much-needed alternative to many women who are not in a position to lactate, or to secrete milk.
Due to various physical conditions or circumstances a mother may not be able to provide her child with the all-important nutrient resulting in the baby's under development and ill health. Considering such desperate situations, the neo-natology department of the Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital in Mumbai started this Milk bank.
Now, Mumbai's babies have a breast milk bank - India News - Webindia123.com
Due to various physical conditions or circumstances a mother may not be able to provide her child with the all-important nutrient resulting in the baby's under development and ill health. Considering such desperate situations, the neo-natology department of the Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital in Mumbai started this Milk bank.
Now, Mumbai's babies have a breast milk bank - India News - Webindia123.com
DOH intensifies campaign for breastfeeding (PIA News Releases)
Tacloban City (6 October) -- Breastfeeding campaign is recently being heightened by the Department of Health or DOH, as statistics shows the decreasing percentage for breastfeeding mothers. This was learned by the Philippine Information Agency in an interview with the OIC BFAD Supervisor, Teofreda Goyone.
To thwart the situation, Goyone said the office is now in its strict implementation of the Milk Code issued in October 1996, so as to ensure safe and adequate nutrition of infants.
PIA News Releases
To thwart the situation, Goyone said the office is now in its strict implementation of the Milk Code issued in October 1996, so as to ensure safe and adequate nutrition of infants.
PIA News Releases
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Regarding the media reports on a study in Pediatrics
A new study is out in Pediatrics, and the media has jumped all over it. The headlines would be ridiculous if they weren't so inflammatory: "Study Finds Breastmilk Can Promote Tooth Decay" - "Cow Milk Beats Breast Milk for Healthy Teeth" - "Breastfeeding May Cause Cavities for Some Babies at Night."
From the study itself: "The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the cariogenicity of various fluids that are frequently fed to infants and toddlers. We chose to examine sucrose, cola drink, honey, human milk, cow milk, and water because some of these have been associated with development of early childhood caries, although direct experimental evidence is lacking." The fluids were fed to desalivated rats via a nipple.
Now, here's the key sentence in the conclusions which everyone is apparently choosing to ignore: "Although human milk is more cariogenic than cow milk, it is no more cariogenic than are common infant formulas."
(I'd also point out that breastfed babies feeding at the breast should not be compared to babies being fed breastmilk or artificial baby milk via an artificial nipple, as the former are taking the milk much deeper in, closer towards the back of the throat - but that's another tangent I don't have time to go off on this morning.)
Check out the study abstract yourself:
Comparison of the Cariogenicity of Cola, Honey, Cow Milk, Human Milk, and Sucrose -- Bowen and Lawrence 116 (4): 921 -- Pediatrics
And thanks for letting me rant a little. ~Ali
From the study itself: "The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the cariogenicity of various fluids that are frequently fed to infants and toddlers. We chose to examine sucrose, cola drink, honey, human milk, cow milk, and water because some of these have been associated with development of early childhood caries, although direct experimental evidence is lacking." The fluids were fed to desalivated rats via a nipple.
Now, here's the key sentence in the conclusions which everyone is apparently choosing to ignore: "Although human milk is more cariogenic than cow milk, it is no more cariogenic than are common infant formulas."
(I'd also point out that breastfed babies feeding at the breast should not be compared to babies being fed breastmilk or artificial baby milk via an artificial nipple, as the former are taking the milk much deeper in, closer towards the back of the throat - but that's another tangent I don't have time to go off on this morning.)
Check out the study abstract yourself:
Comparison of the Cariogenicity of Cola, Honey, Cow Milk, Human Milk, and Sucrose -- Bowen and Lawrence 116 (4): 921 -- Pediatrics
And thanks for letting me rant a little. ~Ali
Husband's support can help with breastfeeding (ABC News)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Though efforts to encourage breastfeeding are usually aimed at new mothers, getting dads on board can also help, according to a study published Monday.
The study, which followed 280 sets of new parents, found that mothers were more likely to breastfeed over the long term when their husbands also got some advice on breastfeeding.
Half of the fathers in the study were taught how to manage common problems women have with breastfeeding — including discomfort, fear that the baby is not getting enough milk and the difficulty of continuing to breastfeed after returning to work.
Of their wives, one-quarter were still breastfeeding exclusively or predominately when their babies were 6 months old — compared with 15 percent of women whose husbands attended a class on general infant health and nutrition.
Dr. Alfredo Pisacane and his colleagues at the University of Naples in Italy report the findings in the journal Pediatrics.
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The study, which followed 280 sets of new parents, found that mothers were more likely to breastfeed over the long term when their husbands also got some advice on breastfeeding.
Half of the fathers in the study were taught how to manage common problems women have with breastfeeding — including discomfort, fear that the baby is not getting enough milk and the difficulty of continuing to breastfeed after returning to work.
Of their wives, one-quarter were still breastfeeding exclusively or predominately when their babies were 6 months old — compared with 15 percent of women whose husbands attended a class on general infant health and nutrition.
Dr. Alfredo Pisacane and his colleagues at the University of Naples in Italy report the findings in the journal Pediatrics.
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Bid to boost breastfeeding (Ireland Online)
Greater support is needed for mothers in order to increase the rates of breastfeeding, a Government report said today.
The Strategic Action Plan for Ireland recommends education on breastfeeding for schoolchildren, regulation of the market for milk substitutes, regional breastfeeding co-ordinators and flexible working conditions for breastfeeding mothers.
Under the scheme, the Government hopes to see a sustained increase of 2% each year in the rate of breastfeeding.
The five-year plan by the Department of Health and Children was launched today at the start of an awareness campaign – Breastfeeding, It’s Perfectly Natural - which is being supported by Corrs drummer Caroline Corr.
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The Strategic Action Plan for Ireland recommends education on breastfeeding for schoolchildren, regulation of the market for milk substitutes, regional breastfeeding co-ordinators and flexible working conditions for breastfeeding mothers.
Under the scheme, the Government hopes to see a sustained increase of 2% each year in the rate of breastfeeding.
The five-year plan by the Department of Health and Children was launched today at the start of an awareness campaign – Breastfeeding, It’s Perfectly Natural - which is being supported by Corrs drummer Caroline Corr.
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Breastfeeding mums need more support (IrishHealth.com)
Better supports for mothers who breastfeed and the introduction of at least 10 regional breastfeeding coordinators are two of the key points contained in a new five year action plan aimed at improving breastfeeding rates in Ireland.
The Strategic Action Plan for Breastfeeding in Ireland has been launched as part of this year's awareness campaign, 'Breastfeeding, It's Perfectly Natural'.
Ireland continues to have one of the poorest breastfeeding rates in the European Union. In 2002, a National Committee on Breastfeeding was established to look at this issue. It has drawn up this new plan in order to bring about the changes necessary to improve these rates.
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The Strategic Action Plan for Breastfeeding in Ireland has been launched as part of this year's awareness campaign, 'Breastfeeding, It's Perfectly Natural'.
Ireland continues to have one of the poorest breastfeeding rates in the European Union. In 2002, a National Committee on Breastfeeding was established to look at this issue. It has drawn up this new plan in order to bring about the changes necessary to improve these rates.
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Sunday, October 02, 2005
Beauty and the breast (The Mercury)
MOTHERS who breastfeed their babies are making the world a more beautiful place -- literally.
Babies who are breastfed grow into more beautiful adults, a conference in Hobart heard yesterday.
The muscles used when infants breastfeed help create well positioned teeth and a well proportioned face, according to a visiting US dentist.
Dr Brian Palmer is renowned for his research into the benefits of breastfeeding, which he says helps create a nice "occlusion" -- the way teeth meet and function.
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Babies who are breastfed grow into more beautiful adults, a conference in Hobart heard yesterday.
The muscles used when infants breastfeed help create well positioned teeth and a well proportioned face, according to a visiting US dentist.
Dr Brian Palmer is renowned for his research into the benefits of breastfeeding, which he says helps create a nice "occlusion" -- the way teeth meet and function.
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Breast-Feeding Only Behind Closed Doors? (KPHO Phoenix)
(CBS 5 News) - Another round begins in the ongoing breast-feeding debate in Chandler. In Arizona, it's already against the law to expose certain parts of your body, but the City Council wants to make sure they're addressing the concerns of nursing mothers.
A task force led by the City Manager's Office met Thursday to try and reach a solution. The task force was created to look into the controversial issue following their August meeting.
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A task force led by the City Manager's Office met Thursday to try and reach a solution. The task force was created to look into the controversial issue following their August meeting.
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Sides fail to reach consensus on nursing in Chandler (East Valley Tribune)
When it comes to protecting nursing mothers in Chandler, breast-feeding advocates say it’s all or nothing.
"And it would be sad if it was nothing," said Amy Milliron, Tempe resident and member of Chandler’s breastfeeding task force. "But then we could work at the state level."
Chandler’s breast-feeding task force unanimously voted Thursday not to consider three proposed ordinances presented by city staff as alternatives to two versions rejected last week by the group.
It’s the only thing they agreed on.
East Valley Tribune | Daily Arizona news for Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale
"And it would be sad if it was nothing," said Amy Milliron, Tempe resident and member of Chandler’s breastfeeding task force. "But then we could work at the state level."
Chandler’s breast-feeding task force unanimously voted Thursday not to consider three proposed ordinances presented by city staff as alternatives to two versions rejected last week by the group.
It’s the only thing they agreed on.
East Valley Tribune | Daily Arizona news for Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale
The Challenge Was On (LTVNEWS.COM)
At 11am on Saturday October 1st, women and their children came together at 157 sites across Canada and the U.S. to take part in the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge.
Local Site Organizer Kyla Seaton says this is the second year the Sault had taken part in the event which began in 1999. Last year six Mothers attended the local site this year eight women participated with nine babies including a set of twins.
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Local Site Organizer Kyla Seaton says this is the second year the Sault had taken part in the event which began in 1999. Last year six Mothers attended the local site this year eight women participated with nine babies including a set of twins.
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Mothers try to set breastfeeding record (News 8 Austin)
Austin mothers and babies gathered in Republic Square Park for an attempt to set a record.
The Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge united families at sites throughout Canada and the United States in an attempt to set a record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time.
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The Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge united families at sites throughout Canada and the United States in an attempt to set a record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time.
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Moms take up breast-feeding challenge (Las Cruces Sun-News)
Eight Las Cruces mothers and their babies gathered Saturday at Young Park to be counted as participants in the largest breast-feeding event in the world.
Extending across Canada and United States, the Quintessence Foundation’s World Breastfeeding Challenge helps increase awareness and support for breast-feeding.
It was the third year Las Cruces moms took up the challenge.
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Extending across Canada and United States, the Quintessence Foundation’s World Breastfeeding Challenge helps increase awareness and support for breast-feeding.
It was the third year Las Cruces moms took up the challenge.
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Health Scan: Mother's milk improves in long-term nursing (Jerusalem Post)
The nutritional value of mother's milk has been found to be much higher during long-term breastfeeding (for more than a year) than when it is only for up to six months. This finding was disclosed by a research team headed by Dr. Dror Mendel and Dr. Ronit Lubetzky, pediatricians at the Lis Obstetrics Center at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center.
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Saturday, October 01, 2005
Breastfeeding Is Most Effective Way to Ensure Infant Health and Safety After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (Business Wire)
In the aftermath of emergencies like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, helping mothers to initiate and continue breastfeeding is crucial. Under normal conditions, infants who are not breastfed are much more susceptible to infections and other illnesses, three times as likely to require hospitalization, and 21% more likely to die in the first year of life. Children in vulnerable situations have a special need for the extra protection that breastfeeding ensures, including infection-fighting factors, optimal nutrition, reliable food source, and comfort. This challenge, and many more, will be addressed in the upcoming new peer-reviewed journal Breastfeeding Medicine (www.liebertpub.com/bfm), the Official Journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (www.bfmed.org).
In contrast to powdered formula, which needs to be mixed with water, human milk provides ample hydration and spares infants exposure to water contaminated during the destruction caused by natural disasters. Direct breastfeeding also prevents the illnesses attributable to bottles and nipples "washed" in unclean water.
Most mothers in the U.S. want to breastfeed, but many quit sooner than recommended, citing lack of sufficient societal support as one key reason. Women warrant extra support during crises like hurricanes and floods. Every effort should be made to rapidly reunite and keep infants with their mothers, provide space where they can feel comfortable nursing, and welcome moms to breastfeed whenever and wherever their babies show signs of hunger or distress.
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In contrast to powdered formula, which needs to be mixed with water, human milk provides ample hydration and spares infants exposure to water contaminated during the destruction caused by natural disasters. Direct breastfeeding also prevents the illnesses attributable to bottles and nipples "washed" in unclean water.
Most mothers in the U.S. want to breastfeed, but many quit sooner than recommended, citing lack of sufficient societal support as one key reason. Women warrant extra support during crises like hurricanes and floods. Every effort should be made to rapidly reunite and keep infants with their mothers, provide space where they can feel comfortable nursing, and welcome moms to breastfeed whenever and wherever their babies show signs of hunger or distress.
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Breastfeeding Is Most Effective Way to Ensure Infant Health and Safety After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (Business Wire)
In the aftermath of emergencies like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, helping mothers to initiate and continue breastfeeding is crucial. Under normal conditions, infants who are not breastfed are much more susceptible to infections and other illnesses, three times as likely to require hospitalization, and 21% more likely to die in the first year of life. Children in vulnerable situations have a special need for the extra protection that breastfeeding ensures, including infection-fighting factors, optimal nutrition, reliable food source, and comfort. This challenge, and many more, will be addressed in the upcoming new peer-reviewed journal Breastfeeding Medicine (www.liebertpub.com/bfm), the Official Journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (www.bfmed.org).
In contrast to powdered formula, which needs to be mixed with water, human milk provides ample hydration and spares infants exposure to water contaminated during the destruction caused by natural disasters. Direct breastfeeding also prevents the illnesses attributable to bottles and nipples "washed" in unclean water.
Most mothers in the U.S. want to breastfeed, but many quit sooner than recommended, citing lack of sufficient societal support as one key reason. Women warrant extra support during crises like hurricanes and floods. Every effort should be made to rapidly reunite and keep infants with their mothers, provide space where they can feel comfortable nursing, and welcome moms to breastfeed whenever and wherever their babies show signs of hunger or distress.
click to read more...
In contrast to powdered formula, which needs to be mixed with water, human milk provides ample hydration and spares infants exposure to water contaminated during the destruction caused by natural disasters. Direct breastfeeding also prevents the illnesses attributable to bottles and nipples "washed" in unclean water.
Most mothers in the U.S. want to breastfeed, but many quit sooner than recommended, citing lack of sufficient societal support as one key reason. Women warrant extra support during crises like hurricanes and floods. Every effort should be made to rapidly reunite and keep infants with their mothers, provide space where they can feel comfortable nursing, and welcome moms to breastfeed whenever and wherever their babies show signs of hunger or distress.
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Mother's Milk Bank (KELOLAND.COM)
People donate blood, bone marrow and organs to save lives. Now there's something else: Donated breast milk used to help babies across the country.
These are babies whose mother's are too sick or can't nurse. The idea actually dates back centuries, when wet nurses breastfed other women's babies. In fact, the first milk banks actually paid wet nurses. These days though, the practice has undergone a more charitable change.
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These are babies whose mother's are too sick or can't nurse. The idea actually dates back centuries, when wet nurses breastfed other women's babies. In fact, the first milk banks actually paid wet nurses. These days though, the practice has undergone a more charitable change.
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