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Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with milk from a woman's breasts. Babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk.
With few exceptions, human breast milk is the best source of nourishment for human infants. However, experts disagree about how long to breastfeed to gain the greatest benefit, and how much more risk is involved in using artificial formulas.
A mother may breastfeed her infant, or another infant, e.g., as a wet nurse. While there are conflicting studies about the relative value of artificial feeding, including infant formula, it is acknowledged to be inferior to breastfeeding for both full term and premature infants. In many countries, including developed countries, artificial feeding is associated with more deaths from diarrhoea in infants.
National governments and international organizations promote breastfeeding as the best method of feeding infants in their first two years and beyond. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also promote breastfeeding. Regulating authorities recognize the superiority of breastfeeding but also try to make artificial feeding safer.
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Nutrition Wise: Wheat Germ vs. Wheat Bran, Supplements to Prevent Intestinal Gas, Breastfeeding--How Long (Kansas City InfoZine)
By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: What's the difference between wheat germ and wheat bran? Q: Do supplements to prevent intestinal gas really work? Q: I know that breastfeeding is best, but how long should it continue?
Nutritional Value Of Wheat Germ, Bran (The Post-Journal)
2/19/2008 - Question: What’s the difference between wheat germ and wheat bran? Answer: Both the germ and the bran are nutritious parts of whole-grain wheat that are removed when wheat is refined to make white flour. Wheat germ is the central core of the grain.
Medical memos (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
Paul S. MacKinnon has been promoted to chief nursing officer at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Update on infant formula legislation: 18 February (Food Standards Agency)
Judicial review proceedings in England and Wales on the implementation of European Union (EU) legislation on infant and follow-on formula will take place on 28 and 29 February. The proceedings in Scotland start on 19 February. The case in Northern Ireland has been adjourned until the completion of the case in England.
APHA Adopts Policies On Climate Change, Trans Fat, Abortion Services And More (Medical News Today)
The American Public Health Association (APHA) recently adopted 20 policies addressing a broad range of issues in public health from tobacco-free schools and global climate change to including eye care in disaster preparedness and a ban on lead-based paint.