Tag: breastfeeding
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Are Mothers Introducing Milk Substitutes Too Early?
Stunting is the most common manifestation of malnutrition and it affects 22.3% of children under the age of five. Contributing to this problem is taking babies off breast milk too early and replacing it with either (non-nutritive) alternatives. These alternatives include diluted milk formulas, creamers, condensed milk, flour, sugar water, or tea, including Rooibos. Good nutrition…
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Why Avocados Are A Superfood For Expecting Mothers
Nutrition is important during every phase of your life, and it’s particularly important if you’re an expectant mother or if you already have children. A healthy child has its mother to thank, for looking after her nutrition from conception to the time she weens her baby from her breast milk. Indeed, a mother’s nutritional status…
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Dr Fatima Hoosain: What Is Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer?
Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is defined as breast cancer that is diagnosed during pregnancy or in the first postpartum year. What is my risk of pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC)? Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy affecting pregnancy. That said, pregnancy-associated breast cancer is an extremely rare event with multiple contributing factors. It affects…
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Should You Be Taking Codeine When Breastfeeding?
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