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    In the 2020 elections, 15 states legalized marijuana with 33 states allowing for the sale of medical marijuana. As of 2020, 93 million Americans li...

  • Breastfeeding Support is More Important than Ever

    The health benefits of breastfeeding cannot be overstated. Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ...

  • The Price of Breastfeeding: WIC in Lower Income Communities

    The Price of Breastfeeding: WIC in Lower Income Communities Did you know that breastfeeding not only offers great health benefits, but financial ad...

  • Toxic Metals in Breastmilk: Two Products to Avoid

    By: Jordan Berns New mothers are often told to take vitamins and supplements while pregnant and breastfeeding to protect their health and make the...

  • Are Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Safe During Pregnancy and Lactation?

    Are Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Safe During Pregnancy and Lactation? By Katie Black Vegan and vegetarian diets are traditionally associated with peo...

  • Educating Breastfeeding Mothers About DHA Pays Dividends

    Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as DHA are essential nutrients required for normal health, growth and development. Increasing evidence shows that feeding infants breast milk with a higher DHA content improves  their vision and neuro-development.

    So, does educating mothers about the DHA levels in their milk have any impact on those levels? Numerous studies have found a link between maternal intake of DHA (through diet and supplements) and increased DHA levels in breast milk. A study in South Dakota examined 84 women who were educated about their DHA levels and looked at the resulting impact on the DHA levels in their milk.