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2. Breastfeeding can be hard and lonely. These women are ... - AOL

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   To help increase rates of breastfeeding in the US, the 2010 Affordable Care Act required some employers to give nursing parents a private space and enough time to pump breast milk during the day ...

3. I’m unable to breastfeed my baby – and the guilt is overwhelming

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   Researchers at the UC Davis Medical Center previously looked into the issue of breastfeeding and found that 92 per cent of 418 new mums surveyed said they were having problems breastfeeding three ...

4. When is a child too old to breastfeed? Experts weigh in

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   The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) officially recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. During this time, breast milk provides a ...

5. Breastfeeding - Wikipedia

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   A review found that when effective forms of support are offered to women, exclusive breastfeeding and duration of breastfeeding are increased. Characteristics of effective support includes ongoing, face-to-face support tailored to fit their needs. It may be offered by lay/peer supporters, professional supporters, or a combination of both. [231]

6. Breastfeeding and mental health - Wikipedia

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   Breastfeeding women have lower rates of postpartum depression in comparison to formula-feeding women. [3] Stress is one of the strongest risk factors in the development of depression, and as breastfeeding reduces stress it may decrease the risk of postpartum depression in mothers. [ 3 ]

7. Do health policies keep exclusive breastfeeding out of reach?

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   Exclusive breastfeeding, meaning an infant receives only breastmilk, requires support. For parents who can and choose to do so, policy can make a significant difference. ... Black women have the ...

8. Breastfeeding promotion - Wikipedia

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   In 2013, 76.5% of US women had ever breastfed their children; 16.4% exclusively breastfed up to six months of age. The Healthy People 2020 target for exclusive breastfeeding at six months is 25.5%. [8] The proportion of infants who were breastfed exclusively or non-exclusively at six months was 35% in 2000 and increased to 49% by 2010. [8]

9. Breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding: First in a long line of ...

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   The reasons women choose to stop breastfeeding — or never start — are as individual as the babies they are feeding. However, there are some general challenges Lowe works to help mom and baby ...