Cerebellar Brain Development in Children Proves to be Crucial in Infants and Children with Autism Sp
It is no secret that the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are on the rise in our children. In 1995, 1 in 500 children were labeled on the ASD spectrum. In 2001 it became 1 in 250 children; in 2009 it was 1 in 110. 2 years ago we saw the numbers go below 3 digits, being 1 in 88 children. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a new 2014 estimate of 1 in 68 children are now labeled on the ASD spectrum. It is important to note that in the 1990’s, diagnosing procedures and
August Is Breastfeeding Awareness Month - Part II: Improving/Increasing Your Milk Supply
Many moms have asked questions regarding milk supply. Why does supply change so much? It can become very frustrating for a mom who desires to feed her child with her breast milk, and yet have her supply decrease instead of increasing. Unfortunately, this only puts mom into the stress cycle that contributes to further decreasing her supply. First, let’s talk about supply and demand. It is a basic concept that when the female body is functioning at its fullest, it works perfect
August Is Breastfeeding Awareness Month - Part I: Facts and Tips on Feeding Baby
Disclaimer: this is NOT a “you’re-a-bad-mom-if-you-don’t-breastfeed” article. This IS an article that supports feeding your baby/child, formula or breast milk, and it can be surprising to some moms on how much support they may truly need when it comes to breastfeeding. As more and more studies are showing the benefits of breastfeeding, more and more moms are declining formula at birth and trying to breastfeed first. Breastfeeding helps create a physiological bond between mom