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Nursing in the Middle East

A How to avoid common pitfalls that undermine breastfeeding in the Islamic world. Dr. Modia Batterjee, the author of A Fading Art: Understanding Breastfeeding in...

Breastfeeding and Islam

Islamic states have the highest infant mortality rate in the world thanks in large part to a decline in breastfeeding.

Ten Tips for Keeping Your Food Safe This Summer

Food spoils quickly in the heat and releases harmful methane gases. Hannah provides 10 green tips for keeping your food safe. Summer is coming to...

What is Causing Breast Growth in Chinese Toddlers?

When was the last time you checked the ingredients in your baby’s formula? A mystery is unfolding in the central area of Wuhan and the...

World Breastfeeding Week Focuses on “Baby-Friendly” Policies

Billboard in Honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Sydney, Australia. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) sponsored the 2010 celebration of World Breastfeeding Week on...

Wear Your Baby in a Sling for Eco-Benefits

Do errands with no fuss, wearing baby in a sling. Ever watch a mom push a stroller with one hand and hold a fussy baby...

10 Tips for Breastfeeding Your Baby in Public in the Middle East

Act confident when nursing your baby in public. Breastfeeding is good for you, your baby, and the environment. If you’re living in a middle Eastern...

Biased Allergy "Milk Protein" Study Puts Babies at Risk

A new study suggests that introducing babies to milk before 2 weeks of age can prevent milk allergies later. “Lactavist” Hannah points out its flaws...

Seven Tips for Modest Moms: Choosing a Green Breastfeeding Cover

For many mothers in the Middle East, breastfeeding in public is an issue because of modesty. In my post on breastfeeding in hijab, I mentioned...

Breastfeeding baby in Hijab

Breastfeeding a baby is not only good for the baby, but can go a long way to “greening” Islam. If you are breastfeeding a baby,...
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