Newswise — OTTAWA (July 27, 2011) – The World Health Organization recommends that women exclusively breastfeed their newborn babies for up to six months to ensure they get the essential nutrients necessary for healthy development. Studies have shown that breast milk reduces the risk of infection and offers nutrients that help infants achieve optimal growth, yet the topic is often still debated within the health-research community.
The following CIHR-experts are available to discuss various aspects associated with breastfeeding.
Experts:
Straight from the source: The impact of breastfeeding on child health and developmentDr. Michael Kramer, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Montréal, QC)
Drinking alcohol while breastfeeding: What are the risks?Dr. Shinya Ito, CIHR-funded researcher (Toronto, ON)
When mothers’ own milk isn’t an option: Benefits, risks and costs of donor milk vs. preterm formulaDr. Sharon Unger, CIHR-funded researcher (Toronto, ON)
Good for baby, good for mom: How breastfeeding can provide protective effects against breast cancerDr. Suhad Ali, CIHR-funded researcher (Montréal, QC)
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada’s agency for health research. CIHR’s mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 13,600 health researchers and trainees across Canada. www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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