https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com2024-11-15 13:00:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/motherhood-in-focus-a-black-artist-s-battle-with-postnatal-depression-and-the-power-of-breastfeedingPowerful photograph prompts conversation about issues of postnatal depression, maternal isolation, the experience of Black women in maternity care, breastfeeding and bonding.2024-11-08 09:12:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/why-is-our-human-microbiome-magneticExploring the mysterious magnetic properties of the human microbiome.2024-08-20 17:22:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/can-formula-milk-additives-provide-immune-supportFind out if formula milk fortified with immune-boosting components can help strengthen your baby's defenses.2024-07-19 16:50:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/could-microbiome-first-medicine-be-the-solution-to-global-health-issues"Microbiome First Medicine" is an approach to healthcare which emphasizes the human microbiome as the cornerstone of holistic health. Although this idea is gaining traction in the academic community, popular literature, and media, its adoption in conventional healthcare remains slow.2024-06-23 13:54:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/the-emotional-toll-of-parenting-challenges-social-media-breastfeeding-and-postnatal-depressionA recent large-scale research study has highlighted a common issue among parents: feeling distressed when their babies cry excessively. Social media places further negative pressure on mums. We need to be more compassionate towards mothers who are striving to do their best for their babies2024-06-09 10:00:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/many-milk-allergy-cases-misdiagnosedMany parents worry when their baby develops dry skin or exhibits changes in behavior during the first few weeks of life. These symptoms are often misdiagnosed as milk allergies.2024-03-19 14:37:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/baby-massage-to-support-baby-s-microbiomeBaby massage can improve baby's microbiome in surprising ways2024-03-14 11:58:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/understanding-hidden-sugarsWhat you eat has a dramatic impact on the nutrients available to your body. Many diseases result not just from excessive calorie intake, but also from disrupting the food sources available to the gut bacteria we rely on for maintaining a healthy equilibrium.2023-11-30 19:26:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/infant-crying-is-normalA fantastic resource from ICON offers information and tips for managing crying in the early weeks. You can find the content and video here: Comforting methods can help - ICON Cope2023-10-30 00:00:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/blog-article-in-progressWorld Health Organisation video exposes formula industry tactics... What started in the last century as a medicinal product for babies who could not breastfeed, has now exploded into a multi billion dollar industry. This short clip created by the W.H.O. de-bunks the popular belief that formula companies no.1 aim is to keep babies alive and thriving. In fact, the primary goal is to increase profits exponentially.2023-09-01 00:00:00https://www.breastfeedingandthemicrobiome.com/blog/new-research-reveals-why-health-services-struggle-to-support-women-s-right-to-breastfeedThe Lancet journal has recently published an eye-opening dissection of how the formula industry undermines the rights of the child to optimum health and nutrition, through breastfeeding.