The Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog

I’ve noticed a large number of baby-related articles from breastfeeding studies to bizarre birth stories, so let’s see what is making the news this week:

• Study: Lack of breastfeeding costs lives, billions of dollars: If most new moms would breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life, it would save nearly 1,000 lives … (CNN)

• U.S. Teen Birth Rate Drops: According to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, in 2008 there were 41.5 births per 1,000 teenagers aged 15 to 19 years, down from (HealthDay)

• Report: 50 percent of pregnancies unplanned in LA County: A report on the health of women in Los Angeles County notes that 50 percent of all pregnancies … (LA County Public Health)

• Woman Gives Birth Twice in a Week: In HealthWatch, an Ohio woman gave birth to twins one week apart. Harry Smith spoke with the couple about the status of their twins. (CBS News Video)

• Surprisingly, Family Time Has Grown: Working parents perpetually agonize that they don’t see enough of their children. But a surprising new study (NYT.com)

• Babies Absorb the Most Bisphenol A: The hormonally active substance bisphenol A is contained in many synthetic and packaging materials. As a result, the substance (ScienceDaily)

It’s great to see breastfeeding research and BPA studies getting coverage on major news networks isn’t it? Share your views on these topics in the comment box below.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ