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Diabetes Prevention and Breastmilk

March 27, 2014October 28, 2015Simply the Breast

Did you know that breastfeeding can help prevent diabetes, a disease that affects 25.8 million people in the United States?! Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (formerly known as insulin dependent diabetes) is the results from an autoimmune destruction of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes can typically be managed with diet and…

Intelligence and Breastfeeding

January 15, 2014November 13, 2015Simply the Breast

There are many reasons to breastfeed. Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, less diarrhea, otitis media (ear infections), and upper respiratory infections are some of the most frequently cited health protections for babies afforded by breastfeeding. Additionally, some site the emotional bonding experienced by mothers and babies who breastfeed, and less mentioned…