Can Having a Baby and Breastfeeding Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk?
Giving birth and breastfeeding have protective effects against breast cancer. Less estrogen exposure, and protective T cells, both play an integral role.
5 days ago3 min read
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be a problem for both mom and baby. Boosting levels when pregnant and lactating ensures that baby avoids associated illness and developmental delays. Certain populations, like vegans and those who have had weight loss surgery, are at high risk for a B12 deficiency.
Nov 102 min read
Does my breastfed baby need extra Vitamin D?
Vitamin D supplements are important for breastfed babies now that people routinely protect themselves and their infants from the damaging rays of the sun. Deficient levels of Vitamin D can cause the childhood disease Rickets, which is a softening and weakening of the bones. Children with this affliction may have bowed legs, stunted growth, and bone pain.
Oct 273 min read
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