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Science You Can Use: Flawed study says early formula use increases exclusive breastfeeding
A new study making headlines this week suggests that “early limited formula” use actually increases the chances that babies will be exclusively breastfeed later on. This small study enrolled 40 full-term newborns between 24-48 hours old who had lost more … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Main Content, Science News
Tagged baby friendly hospital initiative, breastfeeding, CDC, Effect of Early Limited Formula on Duration and Exclusivity of Breastfeeding in At-Risk Infants: An RCT, exclusive breastfeeding, formula feeding, mixed feeding, ten steps to successful breastfeeding
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Last revised on 05/13/2013
Last revised on 05/13/2013
Did changes in WIC packages make you choose exclusive breastfeeding? A new study investigates.
Did you know that over half of American infants receive support from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program each year, at over 9,000 clinic locations? That the program is the largest purchaser of infant formula in the U.S.? That … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Empower, Main Content, Prepare, Science News
Tagged breastfeeding research, exclusive breastfeeding, formula feeding, partial breastfeeding, WIC, wic breastfeeding peer counselors, women infants children
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Last revised on 10/03/2012
Last revised on 10/03/2012
