Breastfeeding USA: Capital Region NY Chapter

09/19/2019

08/03/2019

Do you know why the the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 is so important?

Summary of H.R.866 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019

07/12/2019

True or false? If a pregnant woman’s water breaks prematurely, the baby does not have to be delivered immediately.

Researchers identified nearly 400 common medical practices and theories that were contradicted by rigorous studies. Here are some of the most notable findings.

09/26/2018

Did you know that oral ties can affect more than breastfeeding?

Within 12 hours of surgery, Mason Motz was having conversations for the first time.

04/22/2018

Photographer Tara Ruby brought the soldier moms together for the stunning shoot that echoed another one she did in 2015.

04/20/2018

https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/breast-milk-linked-to-significant-early-brain-growth-preemies/

Preemies fed mostly breast milk had larger brains by their due dates than those who consumed small amounts or none

04/20/2018

Controversy over sleep behavior in public health campaigns. How can we improve sleep safety and lower infant mortality rates without compromising breastfeeding?

04/19/2018

“The United States Senate — a body steeped in tradition that rarely changes its ways — has passed a rule change proposed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth that will allow her to breastfeed her newborn daughter on the Senate floor.”

The United States Senate — a body steeped in tradition that rarely changes its ways — has passed a rule change proposed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth that will allow her to breastfeed her newborn daughter on the Senate floor. The resolution, passed by unanimous consent, will allow all senators, men an...

04/13/2018

"Mothers who breastfeed for a total of at least 15 months over one or more pregnancies may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with those who don't breastfeed at all or do so for up to four months, according to a study."

Mothers who breastfeed for a total of at least 15 months over one or more pregnancies may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with those who don't breastfeed at all or do so for up to four months, according to a study.

04/12/2018

Isn't this cool?

As a new state law requires employers to provide a place to pump, a lactation pod company turns its attention to the workplace.

04/03/2018

When people see this they assume it’s not based on research (it is though!)... YES, there are billions of stem cells in breastmilk. YES, breastmilk is a living food!

{Sources: Hassiotou et al. 2013, Hassiotou and Hartmann 2014}

03/26/2018

If you're worried about your breastmilk supply, seek advice - not a lactation cookie.