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Here are 5 feeding alternatives for newborns aside from breastfeeding
There's no single "right" way to feed your newborn.New moms, whether you're planning to breastfeed, considering formula, or a combination of both, you have...
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Create conducive workplace environment for breastfeeding – GHS to employers
The Upper East Region's Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called upon organizations, government departments, and agencies within the area to establish a supportive environment...
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Let’s support breastfeeding at work – UN agencies urge
World Breastfeeding Week begins with UN agencies highlighting the importance of greater breastfeeding support in workplaces.In the past decade, exclusive breastfeeding rates have...
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Fasting while breastfeeding could lead to low IQ for babies – Health expert warns
A public health nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Techiman has advised nursing mothers against fasting while breastfeeding.Engaging the media amid the Ramadan Islamic celebration,...
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57% of babies denied exclusive breastfeeding suffer obesity, low intellect
Deputy Director, Nutrition, Ghana Health Service, has stated that not breastfeeding a child has dire consequences on the growth of the child.More than half...
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Breastfeeding boosts babies immune system – Health promoter
A health promoter, Madam Augustina Akrasi, has advised nursing mothers that proper breastfeeding boosts the immune system of babies and makes them very strong...
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Ghana Health Service launches breastfeeding campaign
The Ghana Health Service has launched a national campaign to promote and raise awareness of the benefits of breasfeeding as part of activities to...
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