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Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis

A meta-analysis reveals that each year of breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk by 4.3 percent, potentially due to hormonal changes and altered breast tissue; however, further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms and broader health implications.

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New Mother Wins Ultramarathon While Breastfeeding

Stephanie Case, a Canadian lawyer, won a 60-mile ultramarathon six months postpartum while breastfeeding, challenging societal expectations of new mothers and inspiring other women to pursue their goals.

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Hands-Free" Breastfeeding in Slings Deemed Unsafe Following Infant Death

Seven-week-old Jimmy Alderman died from suffocation while being breastfed in a sling, prompting the NCT and Lullaby Trust to declare "hands-free" breastfeeding in slings unsafe, highlighting insufficient parental information on safe sling positioning.

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UK Judge Rules Lack of Breastfeeding Facilities is Sex Harassment

An employment judge ruled that insufficient provisions for expressing breast milk constituted "harassment related to sex," highlighting widespread issues faced by working mothers, as reported by dozens of women who shared their experiences of inadequate facilities and lack of support.

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Londonderry Mural Aims to Increase Breastfeeding Rates

A new mural in Londonderry's Great James Street, commissioned by North West Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support, aims to combat the stigma against breastfeeding, with the hope of increasing rates in the area, mirroring the success of a similar project in Greenock, Scotland that saw a 5% increase in ...

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Global Breastfeeding Rate Below 50%: A Feminist Perspective

The global breastfeeding rate is below 50% for infants under six months, prompting a debate on the effectiveness and inclusivity of its promotion, particularly concerning gender roles and societal responsibility.

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Ultrarunner Wins Race While Breastfeeding

Stephanie Case, a 42-year-old Canadian human rights lawyer and ultrarunner, won the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia 100k race in Wales while breastfeeding her six-month-old daughter at three checkpoints along the 6,500-meter elevation course, finishing in 16 hours and 53 minutes.

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Alabama Supreme Court Exempts Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty

The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order exempting breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, responding to complaints from Jefferson County mothers who faced threats of child protective services for bringing their infants to court; judges must submit new written procedures within 30 days.

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NHS Website Sees Surge in Breastfeeding and Alcohol Queries Over Christmas

NHS website data reveals a 146% increase in visits to pages on drinking while breastfeeding over Christmas 2023, rising from 1,028 to 2,526 views, alongside surges in searches for other ailments like norovirus (19,170 views) and chest infections (17,398 views).

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