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Newborns who are bottle fed are twice as likely to develop asthma
Scientist say babies should be exclusively breast fed for at least the first three days of their lives.
Bottle fed babies are almost twice as likely to develop asthma, according to scientists.
New research claims new mothers should exclusively breastfeed their babies in the first three days of life.
Scientist in Japan tested 302 babies and came up with the results that not only does breast milk contains nutrients that protect against infections and allergies, but the sheer physical effort involved in suckling also boosts lung strength.
Professor Mitsuyoshi Urashima who headed up the research said: "The findings suggest asthma can be prevented by avoiding cow's milk formula supplementation at birth."
Of the 302 Japanese infants in the study, at least one parent or sibling suffered with an allergy
By their second birthday only 15 of the 151 exclusively breastfed for at least the first three days of life - around ten percent - had asthma.
This compared to 27 (18%) of the other 151 randomly selected to receive small amounts of cow's milk formula as well.
Prof Urashima, of the Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, said: "Asthma developed in significantly fewer children breastfed for at least the first three days of life than in children breastfed with supplementation from cow's milk formula from the first day."
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases - with prevalence rising during the past 60 years.
In the UK it affects almost one in ten people - 1 .1 million children and 4 .3 million adults.
The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding for at least six months after birth because of general benefits for the child.
But a study a decade ago suggested introducing cow's milk in an infant's diet within the first two weeks of life reduced their risk of becoming allergic to the food.
Japanese maternity wards encourage breastfeeding, but some, including Jike University Hospital where the trial was carried out, allow mothers or nurses to give babies a little formula a few hours after birth.
Prof Urashima said: "In this randomised controlled trial, by avoiding exposure to cow's milk formula for at least the first three days of life, the risk of asthma appeared to have been decreased."
He said chemicals in human milk may play a role in destroying disease causing bugs while also improving gut bacteria.
The findings published in JAMA Network Open back previous research that has suggested babies fed formula milk are more prone to asthma because it alters their microbiome.
Britain has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world, with just one per cent of mothers feeding their babies naturally for six months.
This is despite the health watchdog NICE recommending that babies be breastfed exclusively for their first six months of life.
Most formulas are based on powdered cow's milk.
Soap star mum shares battle with postnatal depression to help other parents
Hayley Tamaddon wants to help other mums struggling with the 'overwhelm' of parenthood
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Soap star mum shares battle with postnatal depression to help other parents
Hayley Tamaddon wants to help other mums struggling with the 'overwhelm' of parenthood
Soap star mum Hayley Tamaddon is sharing her own battle with anxiety and postnatal depression in a bid to help other parents.
The former Emmerdale and Coronation Street actress has teamed up with anxiety coach Sarie Taylor to help those struggling with the overwhelm of parenthood - no matter what age their children.
Hayley has spoken openly about her battle with postnatal depression since having her son Jasper last October and wants to use her experience to help others.
"I didn’t realise but I had postnatal depression," she said. "I remember standing in the kitchen at 3am, sobbing, saying to Adrian 'I’ve run out of ideas, why won’t he go to sleep?!
"I can’t do this anymore, it’s too difficult, I’m so tired', and this became a nightly thing.
"I could hear myself repeating the same words every night. And I felt like I was going insane.
"On top of everything I was losing myself, I was desperate to get it right, get him in his own bed, get him to sleep 7 til 7, get him to do what I saw all other babies doing on social media, why does everyone else seem to have a handle on things and I don’t?"
After seeking the support of her doctor and psychotherapist Sarie - who specialises in improving the lives of those suffering with anxiety, stress or overthinking - says she 'came out the other side' and now wants to help others do the same.
The pair have launched a four-week programme for parents 'to help them understand what it means to be a human being, help relieve anxieties, overwhelm and generally see more clearly what an amazing parent they really are'.
The Mind & Mother programme costs £65 and includes live Q&A sessions with Sarie and Hayley, training videos to watch at a time that suits, a private forum and access to other support.
Sarie, mum to 13-year-old Maia, has faced her own battle with severe anxiety, which inspired her to launch her own Perfectly Imperfect Mind Mentor business.
Participants will also get access to her two-week anxiety course, aimed at helping people get the relief from anxiety that she herself was able to get.
She said: "Hayley and myself had both been so inundated with messages that we just wanted to put something together from a coaching perspective, but also just a safe space for mums to talk and support each other, hence why we got together for this programme.
"Hayley was open that she reached out to me for help when she was struggling and now she also wanted to help others too.
"It doesn’t matter what age your children are, Hayley has a nearly one-year-old and I have a 13-year-old. I will make sure all the content is relevant to you, no matter what age your children are.
"At the end of the day we don’t stop worrying as our children get older, we just worry about different things.
"We will be covering so many areas and topics, as well as just having a good old natter and hopefully a laugh on our live sessions."
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