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A 2006 study published in the journal Pediatrics suggested that 41 per cent of newborns that die in the first month of life could be saved if breastfed in the first hour of life.

The World Health Organization says feeding colostrum in the first hour increases the likelihood babies will continue to be breastfed which gives them a head start in the "race against malnutrition". There are 170 million underweight children in the world and 3 million of them die every year. Read more at Why Breastfeeding In The First Hour Of Life Is Important

To learn more, come join us at Colorado Springs BirthNetwork monthly meeting
WHEN: WED 2/17/10 at 6:30pm
WHERE: Whole Foods cafe on Powers and Carefree
WHAT: This month La Leche League leader Cathy Janoka, RN, BSN, IBCLC will be talking about breastfeeding success. BirthNetwork is a non-profit organization that meets monthly to offer support and information for a safe and satisfying pregnancy and childbirth. Meetings are free, families welcome! For more info contact coloradospringsbn@yahoo.com