Tag Archive: breast milk

benefits of breast milk

Benefits of Breast Milk: How Does Breastfeeding Protect My Infant?

Human breast milk contains a fine balance of antibodies, proteins, fat, and carbohydrates, working together to nourish and protect.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
Breast-feeding

Report: Breast-Feeding Increase Could Save More Than 800,000 Lives Annually

More than 1,300 studies were reviewed, including some commissioned specifically for this report, which focused on the levels and benefits of breast-feeding.

Aimee Sharp
Breastfeeding Preemies

Breastfeeding Preemies May Reduce Risk of a Serious Eye Problem

In this article by Kathleen Doheny for Health.com learn why breastfeeding a premature infant may help reduce the risk of a serious eye problem.

Aimee Sharp
Enough Breast Milk

How to Make Sure Your Baby Gets Enough Breast Milk

Learn about how to increase your milk supply, ways to tell your baby is getting enough breast milk to drink and read some helpful breastfeeding tips.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS