A new infant formula that aims to mimic the nutritional value of breast milk is under development at CSIRO, but breastfeeding advocates say research dollars could be better spent supporting women’s attempts…
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Early and regular home visits to first-time mothers that encourage breastfeeding and “tummy time” during their child’s first…
Hypoallergenic infant formula is no more effective than regular cow’s milk at reducing the risk a baby will develop allergies, a new study has found. Partially hydrolysed whey formulas (pHWFs), which contain…
It is now widely accepted that mothers’ milk is best for babies. Breastfed infants have fewer infections and are likely to have a higher intelligence than those fed artificial formula. But a difficulty…
Allowing a baby with established breastfeeding patterns to use a pacifier should not interfere with breastfeeding, according…
Breastfeeding babies for as little as four weeks has a significant effect on their brain development, which continues until…
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Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
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Professor in Breastfeeding Research, La Trobe University
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Senior Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Lecturer, University of the Free State
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Senior Lecturer in Public Health and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, Swansea University
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Research Fellow, University of Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer at York Business School, York St John University
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Senior Lecturer/Course Convenor in Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash University
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Caroline Homer is a Friend of The Conversation.
Deputy Director (Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Burnet Institute
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Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition, Swansea University
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Professor Population Nutrition, Deakin University
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Associate Professor of Midwifery, Western Sydney University
