BOOBSTOCK! The breastfeeding event we’ve all been waiting for.
We at Can I Breastfeed In It are super stoked to announce that we will be running a fashion show at BOOBSTOCK - a super fun and [...]
World Breastfeeding Week Events
World BreastFeeding Week We are bringing you a list of events across the UK celebrating World Breastfeeding week and the Big Latch on! Chichester [...]
Midwives ‘should support informed choice’ on infant feeding says RCM
The statement, released today by the Royal College of Midwives, began with the following paragraphs: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life is [...]
What makes a supportive partner in breastfeeding? The Rock is here to demonstrate.
The Rock feeding his fiancee Lauren Hashian breakfast while she breastfeeds their baby girl Tiana just shows how breastfeeding can really be a team effort. It's not [...]
New study reveals strawberry diet flavours mother’s milk
A new study has been done on lactating women and the effects of certain foods to their milk. The study of five thousand women showed a clear [...]
Angry breastfeeding doctor writes letter to Mothercare upon receiving weaning email
Breastfeeders up and down the country were outraged to receive an email from Mothercare, which raised the topic of weaning at 10 months old. At this age, [...]
Are certain baby books causing depression in new parents?
Parenthood came to me relatively late in life (the reasons behind this would cover a whole separate blog or possibly a book). So, my closest friends and [...]
Lena Headey Had An Awkward Breastfeeding Encounter With A Fan: VIDEO
When Lena needed help feeding her newborn baby in hospital, she didn’t expect this...
Dove FINALLY pulls breastfeeding ad amidst consumer complaints
Better late than never? The controversial ad stated: "75% say breastfeeding in public is fine, 25% say put them away." and "36% are for feeding him [...]
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Spatz 10-Step System: A national model for breastfeeding
on July 31, 2018 at 4:55 pm
Mothers of critically ill infants may not receive necessary breastfeeding support, because their babies may be taken directly to a newborn intensive care unit or to surgery. A lactation expert now presents a model for healthcare providers to serve the needs of these vulnerable babies. […]
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Neonatal tooth with Riga-Fide disease affecting breastfeeding: a case report
by International Breastfeeding Journal on July 26, 2018 at 11:00 pm
Neonatal teeth erupt during the neonatal period and natal teeth are the presence of teeth since birth. While rare, natal teeth and neonatal teeth can have a significant impact on breastfeeding. Neonatal teeth ... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal) […]
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Assessment of initiation of breastfeeding practice in Kassala, Eastern Sudan: a community-based study
by International Breastfeeding Journal on July 24, 2018 at 11:00 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour after birth with the objective of saving children ’s lives. There are few published research papers about f... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal) […]
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Fish intake reflects on DHA level in breast milk among lactating women in Latvia
by International Breastfeeding Journal on July 19, 2018 at 11:00 pm
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an essential fatty acid required for proper growth and development. DHA levels in breast milk vary worldwide. Higher levels are observed among coastal populations and are associat... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal) […]
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Exclusive breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia and its association with antenatal care and institutional delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
by International Breastfeeding Journal on July 15, 2018 at 11:00 pm
Despite the World Health Organization recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life, the rate remains low both in developed and developing countries. In Ethiopia, findings re... (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal) […]