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Breastfeeding May Protect Children From ADHD Symptoms, Study Suggests
The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, examined the relationship between the number of months an infant is exclusively breastfed and the child's risk of developing ADHD symptoms.
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Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding: Why Experts Say Breast Milk Gives Babies The Best Start In Life
World Health Organization and Indian Academy of Pediatrics advise exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life as far as possible. Breast milk is specifically formulated to provide the infant with the nutrition he or she needs.
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Are New Mothers Moving Away From Breastfeeding? Data Points To A Quiet Shift
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) found that 55.8 per cent of children under six months were fed only breast milk in 2023-24, down from 63.7 per cent in NFHS-5 (2019-21).
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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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Breastfeeding Burnout Explained: Signs New Mothers Shouldn't Ignore
Breastfeeding burnout refers to emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion linked to the demands of breastfeeding and newborn care.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Influencer Shares How She Lost 4-5 Kg Of Postpartum Weight In 4 Months
"I couldn't do workouts... I could not hold my baby for more than 15 minutes. My back and arms would hurt," revealed the digital creator
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Neonatal Diabetes Alert: Doctor Shares Breastfeeding Tips That Protect Babies
Neonatal diabetes is fundamentally different from the Type 2 diabetes that is seen in adults.
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Chennai Doctor Who Lost 14 Kg Shares Her Struggles With Weight-Loss Drug GLP-1
The doctor listed the side effects, including increased hair fall, dry mouth, and greater muscle fatigue during workouts
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Study In Bihar Finds Uranium In Breastmilk. Top Scientist Punctures Scare
In a reassuring statement that addresses concern over a study that found uranium in the breastmilk of lactating mothers in Bihar, a senior scientist and member of National Disaster Management Authority has said the study's findings pose no concern
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Nutritionist Reveals Essential Postpartum Recovery Foods For New Mothers
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra recently shared that bone density suffers, and calcium is transferred to the foetus during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Ileana D'Cruz Calls Breastfeeding "Intensely Painful": "I Had A Fever And Everything Was Really Bad"
Ileana D'Cruz opens up about her struggles with breastfeeding and motherhood
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"I Couldn't Sit To Feed My Baby": Breastfeeding Journey Of A C-Section Mother
Breastfeeding creates a unique bond between the mother and her baby. However, it's not without challenges like latching issues, discomfort, or concerns about milk supply. Right support and awareness can help new mothers navigate these hurdles.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2025: 9 Desi Foods To Help Boost Lactation
World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign to raise awareness towards benefits of breastfeeding. Below we share a list of desi foods to help boost lactation in breastfeeding mothers.
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Breastfeeding May Protect Children From ADHD Symptoms, Study Suggests
The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, examined the relationship between the number of months an infant is exclusively breastfed and the child's risk of developing ADHD symptoms.
-
Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding: Why Experts Say Breast Milk Gives Babies The Best Start In Life
World Health Organization and Indian Academy of Pediatrics advise exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life as far as possible. Breast milk is specifically formulated to provide the infant with the nutrition he or she needs.
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Are New Mothers Moving Away From Breastfeeding? Data Points To A Quiet Shift
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) found that 55.8 per cent of children under six months were fed only breast milk in 2023-24, down from 63.7 per cent in NFHS-5 (2019-21).
-
India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
-
Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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Breastfeeding Burnout Explained: Signs New Mothers Shouldn't Ignore
Breastfeeding burnout refers to emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion linked to the demands of breastfeeding and newborn care.
-
DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
-
Influencer Shares How She Lost 4-5 Kg Of Postpartum Weight In 4 Months
"I couldn't do workouts... I could not hold my baby for more than 15 minutes. My back and arms would hurt," revealed the digital creator
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Neonatal Diabetes Alert: Doctor Shares Breastfeeding Tips That Protect Babies
Neonatal diabetes is fundamentally different from the Type 2 diabetes that is seen in adults.
-
Chennai Doctor Who Lost 14 Kg Shares Her Struggles With Weight-Loss Drug GLP-1
The doctor listed the side effects, including increased hair fall, dry mouth, and greater muscle fatigue during workouts
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Study In Bihar Finds Uranium In Breastmilk. Top Scientist Punctures Scare
In a reassuring statement that addresses concern over a study that found uranium in the breastmilk of lactating mothers in Bihar, a senior scientist and member of National Disaster Management Authority has said the study's findings pose no concern
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Nutritionist Reveals Essential Postpartum Recovery Foods For New Mothers
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra recently shared that bone density suffers, and calcium is transferred to the foetus during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Ileana D'Cruz Calls Breastfeeding "Intensely Painful": "I Had A Fever And Everything Was Really Bad"
Ileana D'Cruz opens up about her struggles with breastfeeding and motherhood
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"I Couldn't Sit To Feed My Baby": Breastfeeding Journey Of A C-Section Mother
Breastfeeding creates a unique bond between the mother and her baby. However, it's not without challenges like latching issues, discomfort, or concerns about milk supply. Right support and awareness can help new mothers navigate these hurdles.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2025: 9 Desi Foods To Help Boost Lactation
World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign to raise awareness towards benefits of breastfeeding. Below we share a list of desi foods to help boost lactation in breastfeeding mothers.
