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

We have previously reported in Close to the Heart that breastfeeding provides some protection to mothers from breast and ovarian cancers, and also helps with weight loss. Now the latest research suggests that breastfeeding improves our cardiovascular health, and protects against type 2 diabetes, many years after ceasing breastfeeding.

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.

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!

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.

compiled by Maggie Holmes
Leader with LLL Hong Kong - English Group

We all know that breast milk is a great food. But it’s more than just food. We can think of it as nature’s first vaccination and the world’s best tonic all rolled into one.