HISTORIC DAY FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES
WHO replaces existing baby weight charts which undermine breastfeeding

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (formerly Nursing Mothers') warmly
welcomes new baby growth charts released by the World Health Organisation
today, urging all Australian government and health professionals to adopt
them immediately. Existing charts have undermined breastfeeding because they
are based on growth patterns of formula fed babies. Health experts believe
the old growth charts have contributed to childhood obesity and associated
problems like heart disease or diabetes later in life.

full media release..
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/media/index.html#270406

Dulcie Bridges
Breastfeeding Counsellor
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Bunbury, Western Australia
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