1.0 link 117042 <![CDATA[Giving Moms a Boost When it Comes to Breastfeeding]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/irene-zoppi/giving-moms-a-boost-when_b_117042.html This week, countries around the world are examining what it means to support breastfeeding moms as part of World Breastfeeding Week. The support and understanding moms receive from loved ones, other mothers and professionals is crucial to breastfeeding success.

Breastfeeding provides a wealth of short- and long-term health benefits for moms and babies. As nature's perfect food, breastmilk provides babies with antibodies that protect against upper-respiratory, ear and gastrointestinal infections during their first year of life. Additionally, research shows that breastfeeding...

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