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. (more…)

Newsday reported that in the largest study to date on the topic, that children who were breastfed exclusively for at least three months had better intelligence scores later in life than those who received formula. (more…)