Breastfeeding reduces infections in babies, boosts their immune system and prevents obesity. Breastfeeding may even help mothers by lowering the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease as they age.

So why aren’t more women doing it?

Health experts are increasingly concerned about the lack of increase in breastfeeding rates in Canada, which they say is tied to a lack of support for mothers from the medical community and the influence of formula manufacturers.

For more info, read this item in the Globe and Mail.

Meanwhile, in Australia, more women are now choosing to breastfeed their baby. This could be attributed to the work undertaken by the Australian Breast Feeding Association. See this blog post for more info.

And in New Zealand, a new survey has revealed that most New Zealanders are comfortable with breastfeeding in public.

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