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Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:39:57 +0000

I went out of town for six days last week (more on that tomorrow!) and a lot happened while I was away. Luckily some of my colleagues at b5media covered the stories!

Robyn at Inside Motherhood wrote about how Kati Kim saved her infant and preschooler by breastfeeding them for several days when they were trapped in their car in the snow. For more on the story, see the ABC News article “Breast Milk Ensures Children’s Survival.”

Kristina at Autism Vox discussed whether breastfeeding can reduce the risk of autism. Women with a particular gene variant produce breast milk with 40 percent more docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, an omega-3 fat. A deficit of DHA has been associated with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities and other developmental disorders.

Kate at Babylune reported on the discovery of how oligosaccharides in breast milk help protect infants from bacteria and viruses. Oligosaccharides, the third most prevalent component in breast milk after lipids and proteins, are complex sugars that bind to bacteria in the baby’s digestive system.

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Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:39:50 +0000

It’s Theme Day at the b5media Science and Health Channel. This month’s theme is Food, and who better to host a carnival about food than Ruth from Eating Fabulous! Are you wondering whether chicken soup helps the common cold or flu? Looking for a vegetarian recipe? Want to know whether low oxalate diets can help treat autism? Visit Eating Fabulous for those articles and more!

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