Breastfeeding best for child, but it’s not without obstacles
When Katherine Witherall learned she was pregnant with her first child, she knew she would breast feed. To her it was the logical choice because that is what her mother had done with her and her...
View ArticleWord Breastfeeding Week photo competition win (Sydney Local Health District)
(Source: Sydney Local Health District) 25 July 2014 Word Breastfeeding Week photo competition win Research shows that babies who are not exclusively breastfed for their first six months of life are...
View ArticleAdvice for Overcoming Breastfeeding Roadblocks
As World Breastfeeding Week continues, you're sure to see an influx of articles about the benefits of breastfeeding. But knowing the benefits is only a part of what allows you to achieve the "winning...
View ArticleFrom bottle to breastfeeding: a hard journey to contentment
Most people are unaware that it is possible to relactate and breastfeed a baby who has been formula-fed. In fact, I found out about it only by chance, so I thought that telling my story would help...
View ArticleHealth Starts Here . . . Public Health Week is April 7-13, 2014 (Jefferson...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) brings together communities across the United States to observe National...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Basics (Keystone Health)
(Source: Keystone Health) (Breastfeeding Basics first appeared in the Public Opinion Newspaper in September 2015.) Beverly Ann Curtis, board certified pediatric nurse practitioner and international...
View Article>"Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby and Mom," a New Report On...
"Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby and Mom,” a new report on the website Vinamy.com uncovers health and nutrition benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mother. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) April 07,...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Why it is a must
Kathmandu Mother’s milk is the best source of nutrients for a newborn as it has all the nutrients and minerals that a baby needs. Surakshya Bhattarai, 30, of Chabahil is breastfeeding her child as...
View ArticleNaval Hospital Jacksonville recognizes World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7...
(Source: The United States Navy) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- As Northeast Florida's first and only World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Baby Friendly certified...
View ArticleFlorida Department of Health in Alachua County Recognizes Breastfeeding...
(Source: Alachua County, FL) Florida Department of Health in Alachua County Recognizes Breastfeeding Awareness Month This press release put out at the request of the Florida Department of Health in...
View ArticleFree “Getting Ready to Quit Tobacco” Class (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) The City of Golden, Colorado, has recently taken another step forward in its goal to become a healthier place to live, work, and play. As of January 1, 2015, more public...
View ArticleTo Promote Breastfeeding, Fewer Hospitals Hand Out Formula
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - Fewer U.S. hospitals are giving away free infant formula, a new study finds, a shift that may help encourage more new mothers to breastfeed. Pediatricians recommend...
View ArticleSt. Christopher's Celebrates Second Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Week (St...
(Source: St Christopher's Hospital for Children) St. Christopher's Celebrates Second Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Week July 01, 2015 To celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, St....
View ArticleGenesis Medical Center, Davenport Selected To Join Baby-Friendly Hospital...
(Source: Genesis Health System) DAVENPORT, Iowa - Genesis Medical Center, Davenport has been selected to be among the first hospitals in the nation to join the to enhance maternity care practices and...
View ArticleParents! Add Immunizations to your School Readiness Checklist (Jefferson...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Parents! Add Immunizations to your School Readiness Checklist Books, backpacks, clothes, pencils and IMMUNIZATIONS! Parents are encouraged to take their children to their...
View ArticleAsk a Doc: Breastfeeding: What Do I Need to Do to be Successful? (Rochester...
(Source: Rochester General Health System) April 07, 2015 Dear Doc, I am about to have my second child. I did not breastfeed my first child because I had to go right back to work. Since then I have...
View ArticleImmunizations Can Save Your Child's Life (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Infant Immunization Week is April 26 - May 3, 2014 Jefferson County, CO--Thanks to immunizations, children can be protected against more diseases than ever before. In...
View ArticleImmunizations can save your child’s life . . . (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Jefferson County, Colorado-- Thanks to immunizations, children can be protected against more diseases than ever before. In fact, some diseases that once injured or killed...
View ArticleNewark-Wayne Community Hospital’s Team of Lactation Specialists On-Board to...
(Source: Rochester General Health System) December 03, 2014 Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Rochester Regional Health System's goal is to provide that safest, healthiest and best birthing experience...
View ArticleNew study adds another benefit to breastfeeding (Lancaster General Health)
(Source: Lancaster General Health) A just-released study, adds one more item to the already-long list of benefits of breastfeeding. We'll review the list and offer 5 tips on successful breastfeeding....
View ArticleFree Radon Test Kits Available (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Contact Information Public Health public_health_info@jeffco.us 303-232-6301 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Us 645 Parfet Street...
View ArticleThank You Jefferson County Hospitals for Joining the Colorado Healthy...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Jefferson County, Colorado- Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) applauds Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge and St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood for their...
View ArticleSpring Break . . . Be Sure You and Your Family are Up-to-Date on...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Contact Information Public Health nbraden@jeffco.us 303-232-6301 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Us 645 Parfet Street Lakewood, CO...
View ArticleJCPH Offers No Charge HIV Testing for National HIV Testing Day (Jefferson...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Contact Information Public Health nbraden@jeffco.us 303-232-6301 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Us 645 Parfet Street Lakewood, CO...
View Article“Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” . . . JCPH Celebrates March as National...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Contact Information Public Health nbraden@jeffco.us 303-232-6301 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Us 645 Parfet Street Lakewood, CO...
View ArticleWarning About Bats In Houses and Pet Exposures (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Contact Information Public Health nbraden@jeffco.us 303-232-6301 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Us 645 Parfet Street Lakewood, CO...
View ArticleBoard of Health to Consider Changes in Indian Hills (Septic) Prohibition Area...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Contact Information Public Health nbraden@jeffco.us 303-232-6301 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Us 645 Parfet Street...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Health Consolidates Its Clinical Services (Jefferson...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Jefferson County, Colorado- Jefferson County Public Health announced today that it will be moving the clinical services housed in Arvada to its new location in Lakewood...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Health Consolidates Its Clinical Services(1)...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Jefferson County, Colorado- Jefferson County Public Health announced today that it will be moving the clinical services housed in Arvada to its new location in Lakewood...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Jefferson County, Colorado--Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is committed to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of...
View ArticleJefferson County Supports Nursing Mothers and Breastfeeding (Jefferson...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Jefferson County, Colorado-- Jefferson County Public Health is committed to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Support . . . The First Six Weeks (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) "Breastfeeding Support . . . The First Six Weeks" A special class for new moms offered by Jefferson County Public Health Jefferson County Public Health and the rest of...
View ArticleHospitals are becoming 'baby friendly'
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County has launched a project to help eight birthing hospitals become “Baby Friendly” – meaning they more strongly encourage new mothers to breastfeed their...
View ArticleAugust is Breastfeeding Promotion Month in Illinois (Illinois Department of...
(Source: Illinois Department of Human Services) 7/29/2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2014 CONTACT: Januari Smith (217) 558-1544 Special events will highlight health benefits of breastfeeding...
View ArticleAdur & Worthing Councils welcome Breastfeeding Mums (Adur & Worthing Councils)
(Source: Adur & Worthing Councils) Released: Friday, 11 September 2015 As of this week, Adur & Worthing Councils' buildings are proudly displaying bright pink stickers announcing "You are...
View ArticleBenefits of breastfeeding
Tracey-Ann Brown, Complementary & Oriental Medicine I recently read an article in which a woman was interviewed discussing her experiences while breastfeeding. She shared that during 18 months of...
View ArticleThe Link between Breastfeeding and Childhood Leukemia (Crozer-Keystone Health...
(Source: Crozer-Keystone Health System) It's no secret that breastfeeding is beneficial to both mom and baby. Breast milk provides infants with the best nutrition their growing and developing bodies...
View ArticleAugust is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month (Ohio Association of...
(Source: Ohio Association of Community Health Centers) August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month Thursday, August 27, 2015 () Posted by: Samantha Porter "As a mother prepares to welcome her baby...
View ArticlePopular Brands Sued for Using Non-Organic and Questionable Ingredients in...
Whom can you trust when it comes to feeding your baby right? Beyond breast milk, making the right choice can be more than a little tricky. Even some organic brands of infant formula have been found to...
View ArticleWIC Helps Lower Colorado’s Childhood Obesity Rates (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) The percentage of overweight and obese children ages 2 to 4 participating in Colorado WIC dropped 7.4 percent from 2012 to 2015. The percentage of these children was 22.9...
View ArticleWIC Program First in Colorado to Host Mothers’ Milk Bank Donation Center...
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) Jefferson County, Colorado - Jefferson County Public Health is happy to announce it is opening a mothers' milk donation center at its WIC (Women, Infants and Children)...
View ArticleWhy breast is best!
World Breastfeeding Week 2016 from August 1 to 7 is currently being held in countries around the world to create awareness about the importance of exclusively breastfeeding newborns for the first six...
View ArticlePress Release: Breastfeeding (Jasper County, IA)
(Source: Jasper County, IA) To download/view/print a copy of this press release with pictures, please click here: Breastfeeding Week 8/3/2016 To: All Area Media and Community Partners From: Becky...
View ArticleKnow the Facts! GYT: Get Yourself Tested (Jefferson County, CO)
(Source: Jefferson County, CO) April marks the annual observance of STI Awareness Month, a month long observance to bring enthusiasm and focus to STI awareness and prevention efforts. JCPH is promoting...
View ArticleHHC Lincoln Medical Center First Bronx Hospital to be Named “Baby-Friendly”...
(Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation) News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12,2015 HHC Lincoln Medical Center First Bronx Hospital to be Named "Baby-Friendly" HHC Lincoln Medical Center...
View Article'Breastfeeding is more than nutrition, it is a parenting tool'
Adhunika Prakash founded the 20,000 member-strong Breastfeeding Support for Indian Moms (BSIM), a peer-to-peer support group on Facebook. With over 120 countries celebrating World Breastfeeding Week...
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