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In Circuit Court, Baltimore's family friendliness falls flat
In May, Time magazine made a splash featuring an attractive woman breastfeeding her three year-old on its cover. The accompanying article suggested that battles over parenting decisions, including how long to breastfeed a child, pit mothers against one...
Tags: Television Industry, Montgomery County (Maryland), Baltimore County, Healthy Diet
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Obama has failed the nation
I grew up in a Democratic home. My Dad was always very aware of what was happening in government. We have copies of letters Dad wrote to the politicians of his day and the responses he received. Dad kept a chart on the fridge of all the local, state and...Tags: Mitt Romney, Women, Infants and Children, Abortion, Energy, Solyndra LLC
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Advocacy group calls on hospitals to support breastfeeding
A public health advocacy group is calling on Maryland’s hospitals to stop handing out free infant formula to new mothers because it can encourage them to give up on breastfeeding. Public Citizen says the distribution done by at least two-thirds...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Human Body, New Products
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Time magazine's breast-feeding cover causes a stir
The Baltimore SunI’m not anti-attachment parenting by any means. I’m what-works-for-my-family-works-for-us-and-what-works-for-you-works-for-you, a philosophy that is flexible but has way too many hyphens. It happens that attachment parenting wasn’t...Tags: Time (magazine), Human Body
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Maryland seeks to improve support for mothers to breast-feed
Breast-feeding didn't come easy at first for Sharalyn Webre, who struggled through five months with her first child.
But with more experience, patience and family support, feedings were less complicated with her next two children, including a baby girl...Tags: Family, Hospitals and Clinics, Health and Medical Professionals, Diabetes, Nursing
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Free cookbook The Learn to Live program of the Department of Health has a new healthful eating kit that features a free cookbook and tips that will help you select foods high in fiber and low in fat and sodium. Recipes are also quick, easy and...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Early Learning, Lab Tests, Breast Cancer, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Effective programs have reduced Baltimore infant mortality
Kudos to all the programs that have contributed to the reduction in infant mortality in Baltimore. ("Md. infant mortality hits record low," August 24). I would like to mention two highly effective programs: Family Support Centers and Home Visiting...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Family, File Sharing, Maryland, Demographics
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Breast feeding is better for the child and mother
When looking at the health of Marylanders, support for breast feeding, as proposed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), is the right thing to do and follows the U.S. Surgeon General's call to action to support breast feeding. We...Tags: Immune System, Diabetes, Human Body, Health Insurance Cost
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Promotion of breast feeding goes too far
Once again the official promotion of breast feeding as the only choice is being touted by my friend Fran Phillips at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ("Maryland seeks to improve support for mothers to breast-feed," Feb. 11). No one...Tags: Annapolis, Human Body, Medical Specialization, Nursing
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Women who breastfeed have healthier kids and enjoy healthier lives
I applaud the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's move to improve supports for breastfeeding women and their babies, both in the hospital and following discharge ("Maryland seeks to improve support for mothers to breast-feed," Feb. 11)....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Family, Health and Medical Professionals, Regina Benjamin, Ear Infection
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Booster Reporter: Notices for area clubs, seniors health groups, libraries
Clubs/ Organizations American Legion Parkville Post 183 — 2301 Putty Hill Ave. • Balladiers meet first and third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 410-665-0372. • Ballroom Dancing, Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. with live or recorded music. Food and...Tags: Early Learning, Emergency Health Procedures, Mardi Gras, First Aid, Libraries
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