The Australian Women's Economic Equality Taskforce delivered a major report last month drawing attention to what it called the "motherhood penalty"—the 55% cut in earnings for Australian women in the first five years after ...
Nov 16, 2023
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The benefits of breastfeeding are well known—but the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. The WHO recommends that babies should be exclusively breastfed up to the age of six months (when they can start ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents—beyond highlighting that ...
Nov 10, 2023
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The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) treatments. The new clinical protocol ...
Oct 23, 2023
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Bushfires currently burning in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania bring into sharp focus the fire risks Australian families face over the coming summer months.
Oct 4, 2023
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The well-being of new parents is potentially being threatened due to the emphasis placed on direct breastfeeding, a study shows.
Oct 2, 2023
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When it comes to postpartum contraception methods, many people consider condoms or birth control pills, but there's another option that's more effective than either of those: the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM), which ...
Sep 13, 2023
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During the pandemic, there had been concerns from health care professionals that the restrictions placed on daily life would lead to a disruption in breastfeeding. But our new research shows that the number of women who continued ...
Aug 30, 2023
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A Swansea University-led study revealed breastfeeding rates in Wales increased during the pandemic.
Aug 4, 2023
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe ...
Aug 4, 2023
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