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Protecting Babies From Influenza

5/1/2019

 
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Compiled by Jenny Buck
Leader with LLL Hong Kong - English Group​

Magic Ingredients has previously reported that breastfeeding protects babies against influenza and other viruses (
see article). But respect for the importance of breastfeeding in providing immunological protection to babies was undermined by guidance issued by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and updated in 2011.

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Regulation of Body Temperature

4/1/2019

 
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complied by Jenny Buck
Leader with LLL Hong Kong - English Group


Yet another way in which our breasts are amazing – did you know that mothers’ breasts are the most effective way of warming a baby who is too cold? Breast skin temperature can increase by up to 2°C in just two minutes!

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Accelerating Gender Equality

3/1/2019

 
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complied by Jenny Buck
Leader with LLL Hong Kong - English Group


This page normally discusses the latest science about the ingredients of breastmilk, but in this issue we talk about the potential consequences for gender equality of the increasing degree of consensus among scientists that breastfeeding saves babies’ lives around the world.

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Winning over the Grandparents

2/1/2019

 
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by Joelle Farkh
LLL Beirut Lebanon Group


I am the proud mother of breastfeeding twins. We live in Lebanon, which does not have a strong breastfeeding culture. With the help and support of my husband, I have overcome many obstacles. We were both determined to give our babies the best nutrition possible so they would grow up like normal and healthy singletons. 

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Weaning Styles

2/1/2019

 
by Alysia Lee
LLL Hong Kong Working Mothers' Group


Now that I have weaned my younger daughter, Tara, I can look back on the many months I spent breastfeeding her and her big sister, Padma. What fond memories! In a way, it shocks me to realize that I spent a total of 50 months nursing my two daughters. During the whole time, I worked in a full time job and lived as usual. ​

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