Research Gone Wild: Moral Fervor
What does the latest science really have to say about the benefits of breastfeeding?
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Breastfeeding
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When the Press Puts Private Decisions About Pregnancy and Parenting Up for Public Debate, Women Lose
Reporters should go easy on the sanctimony and fear mongering as they frame articles on pregnancy and childrearing.
Our C-Section Rate Won’t Budge—Is It Because We Don’t Trust Women’s Hormones?
An unprecedented new report looking at the biochemical mechanisms linked to birth and breastfeeding suggests that over-treatment in the delivery room is having lasting, harmful effects on both mothers and children.
The Unseen Consequences of Pumping Breast Milk
Exclusive pumping is becoming more popular among American moms, often seen as a way moms can “have it all.” Meanwhile, the effects on maternal and infant health—and workplace policies—are rarely discussed.
Because It Feels Right
Do we worry too much about the science of breastfeeding? A radical new documentary sets aside the usual arguments to encourage a closer look at the systems that set so many women up to fail.
Encouraging Breastfeeding, One Parishioner at a Time
New research finds low-income women who attend regular religious services are more likely than non-churchgoers to breastfeed their infants.
Despite Bloomberg’s Best Efforts, Disincentives Remain for Breastfeeding
Last week, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an initiative to encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies. Nurses…
Breastfed Children Less Likely to Become Obese
New research from Ireland finds 9-year-olds are far less likely to be obese if their mothers breastfed them for at least six months.
Lactation Breeds Lack: The High Cost of Breastfeeding
New research finds mothers who breastfeed for six months or longer are more likely to suffer a severe and prolonged loss of earnings.