Joint Statement by WABA and PANAP “In any journey it is the first step that counts. Breastfeeding is one of the first and practical steps that we must take to protect not only the health of babies and mothers but also the health of our planet – right from the start by providing green and…
Details“Overall, it’s not a clear answer but current research does suggest that infants who follow a baby-led weaning approach may go on to be better eaters and have a healthier weight – but more studies are needed to confirm this. However, this doesn’t mean that parents who choose to spoon-feed should worry. Babies’ food attitudes…
DetailsA useful compilation of information which confirms the current recommendations of six months (and not four months). Access here What age should a baby be introduced to solids? Currently the WHO and NHMRC recommendation of around 6 months for introduction of solids is current and backed up by research. What foods should be offered and when?…
DetailsAdvising women with diabetes in pregnancy to express breast milk in late pregnancy (Diabetes and Antenatal Milk Expressing [DAME]): a multicentre, unblinded, randomised controlled trial – Della Forster et al, 2017, The Lancet. Quite a few media headlines about this long-awaited work have been misleading as were some of the images attached to the media…
Details10th and 11th June at the Pioneer Stadium – 9am until 4pm. Stand number C9. There will be a few Canterbury breastfeeding network members including midwives and peer counsellors helping on the stand too. You can also go into the draw to win a gorgeous hamper of goodies by answering a few simple questions about…
DetailsEmployees who want to receive parental leave payments can now use their paid leave (eg annual leave, alternative days, special leave or time off in lieu) first. Their parental leave payment period can start at the end of their leave, even if it is later than the child’s arrival or due date. Before 1st June…
DetailsThis isn’t really a new discovery at all, as scientists first found these cancer fighting cells in breast milk in the early 1990’s. The latest story says “Trials in patients with bladder cancer have already yielded promising results and researchers believe the compound breast milk contains – nicknamed Hamlet – will also help tackle bowel…
DetailsLaura Bates donated her breast milk to a milk bank in Christchurch – which is the only milk bank in New Zealand. Since the milk bank was opened in 2014 more than 1300 litres of milk has been donated, which has helped over 700 neonatal unit babies. Here’s the link to the story
Nearly one-third of beneficial bacteria in baby’s intestinal tract comes directly from breast milk.
Another incredible story about mothers, breastfeeding and breast milk. 30% of the beneficial bacteria in the baby’s gut come from breast milk and 10% more from the skin on the mother’s breast. Mothers are amazing!! Read more here
Redz Hair Design in Dunsandel is a breastfeeding friendly business. The Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy service congratulate Redz on their great initiative to support breastfeeding women. Here’s a link to their Facebook page
