Breast is best – for slim adults

Exclusively breastfed babies are less likely to become obese adults, research has shown.

Breastfeeding policy battles poverty and perception

In 2006, doctors at an isolated former Transkei hospital took the decision to encourage mothers to only feed breastmilk till babies are six months.

Bottle-feed ban elicits mixed views

HIV doctors argue that mothers should be able to choose how they feed their babies.

'All children deserve to be breast-fed'

"Despite modern scientific advances, no scientist has been able to incorporate immune protection into formula milk." -- Aaron Motsoaledi.

Breast may be best, but tread cautiously

One-size-fits-all policy for HIV-positive mothers could reverse gains made in saving infant lives.

Exclusive breastfeeding plan 'impractical'

Doctors in the HIV field and mothers infected have reacted with doubt to the health minister's announcement of an "exclusive breastfeeding" policy.

Motsoaledi: Promote breast-feeding by restricting formula

SA must "reposition, protect and support breast-feeding" -- even restrict baby formula -- to combat child mortality, says SA's health minister.

No end to bickering over breastfeeding

Breast or bottle is one of the most intimate and essential decisions a new parent has to make.

Kanga to the rescue

Experts say breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact can reduce infection in preterm babies.

Professors provoke breastfeeding outrage

UKZN researchers argue that government clinics should stop providing free formula milk to all HIV-infected mothers.

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