May 23, 2012

What are the benefits of breastfeeding to mom?

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Its true, we don’t often hear about the benefits for mom with breastfeeding. Usually the articles are touting the many benefits of breastfeeding for baby. My top honors would go to the fact that I got to sit and relax, there was absolutely no cleaning involved, no cost involved other than some nursing bras and [...]

Breastmilk Contains Stem Cells

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The Perth scientist who made the world-first discovery that human breast milk contains stem cells is confident that within five years scientists will be harvesting them to research treatment for conditions as far-reaching as spinal injuries, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. But what Dr Mark Cregan is excited about right now is the promise that his [...]