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Breast milk is the best food for most babies. It contains the nutrients your baby needs for healthy growth and development during the first six months of life, as well as substances that help protect baby from many illnesses. Breast milk is easy to digest, so your baby may have less gas and discomfort than a formula-fed baby. Studies show that breastfed babies are less likely than formula-fed babies to have ear infections, lower-respiratory infections (such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis), meningitis, urinary tract infections, and diarrhea. Studies also suggest that breastfed babies may be less likely than formula-fed babies to ...
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It’s summertime and the outdoors beckon—especially for new dads who can’t wait for that stroll in the park or a first dip in the pool with their little one! The grass is greener, the days are longer, and the air—well, kinda smoggy some days here in Atlanta. So dads, listen up!
Air pollution can cause coughing, burning eyes, and tightness in the chest. For children, problems are likely to be worse if they have asthma.
Air pollution is made up of gases, droplets, and particles that reduce the quality of the air. Some causes of air pollution are cars, buses, ...
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Inspired by the miracle of every birth, the March of Dimes is the champion for all babies—those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. The March of Dimes helps moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. And if something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them.
There are millions of reasons behind our urgent mission to prevent prematurity, birth defects, and infant mortality and why every day we:
• fight for health insurance for all pregnant women and children
• push ...
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Now through June 11, enter to win four behind-the-scenes tickets to the Georgia
Aquarium, four passes to Imagine It! The Children's
Museum, and four tickets to the Braves game
of your choice (based upon availability).
>> Click here to learn more about the contest
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The March of Dimes has developed a set of workplace standards to promote the well-being of moms—and dads—before, during, and after pregnancy. Get your company signed up today for Healthy Babies Healthy
Business worksite wellness education package.> Provide information to employees on preconception, prenatal, postnatal, and infant care through classes, brochures, a library, e-mail, or special websites
> Encourage healthy activities; offer discounts to gyms and fitness resources
> Provide a separate area where lactating women can pump and store breastmilk
> Provide health insurance coverage that includes comprehensive preconception, prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care
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