The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.5 million infants die as a result of infectious diseases every year because they are not breastfed.

  • International Breastfeeding Organizations!
  • Research proving the Breast is Best!
  • Advantages of Formula Feeding (Awesome site)
  • Lactations: Daily Inspiration for Breastfeeding Moms
  • Breastfeeding and Beyond

    "Feeding synthetic human milk is not a neutral lifestyle choice. It is a critical maternal-infant health decision with monumental implications."
    -- Katie Allison Granju

    • Research Involving Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding increases IQ
    		Washington Post article about a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (09 / 22 / 99 )

    Increased IQ
    		This study examines the associations between duration of breastfeeding and childhood cognitive ability and academic achievement over the period from 8 to 18 years using data collected during the course of an 18-year longitudinal study of a birth cohort of more than 1000 New Zealand children. (Jan. 1998).

    Breastfeeding decreases health care costs
    		Quote from Kiaser Permanente

    Breastfeeding decreases chances of obesitey
    		 German study with over 9,000 participants (July 29, 1999)

    Breastfeeding benefits mother and baby
    		 FDA Consumer magazine (October 1995)

    Breastfeeding in other cultures
    		Dr. Katherine A. Dettwyler is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Nutrition at Texas A&M University. This collection of web pages features some of Prof. Dettwyler's past thoughts on breastfeeding, gleaned from posts to email lists, her books, and other writings. Also, attachment parenting resources.

    Pope John Paul II on Breastfeeding
    		Address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on May 12, 1995

    International Breastfeeding Organizations

  • Infant Feeding Action Coalition (INFACT) Canada : a non-profit, non-governmental organization, works to promote optimal infant and maternal health through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. INFACT Canada is an active member of the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) and is the North American representative for IBFAN.

  • International Baby Food Action Network: IBFAN is a worldwide coalition of citizen groups working for better child health through the promotion of breastfeeding and the elimination of irresponsible marketing of commercial infant foods, bottles and teats.

  • La Leche League International : An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

  • Dr. Jack Newman Articles: A collection of articles by Dr. Jack Newman, a prominent expert on breastfeeding. Includes articles on breastfeeding myths (and more myths), colic, nursing a toddler, and a great deal more.

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    Last updated on December 20, 1999
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