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After baby arrives, many new mums place their focus on shedding the "baby weight" and don't put enough energy into eating healthy, nutritious foods. Breastfeeding mums need to be particularly conscientious about their diet since what they eat will have a direct effect on the nutrition that their baby receives from her breastmilk.

"Nut Consumption While Breastfeeding: Is It OK?"

"Nut Consumption While Breastfeeding: Is It OK?"

Perhaps adding additional credo to the reasons to breastfeed list, China is in the hot seat again with yet another tainted children's product. Only this time, the product in question is infant formula. In response to reports of a contaminated milk-based formula, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Health Information Advisory.

As the saying goes, breast is best, but deciding whether or not to breastfeed your new baby is a big decision. Mum Mum's regularly highlights new scientific studies illustrating the many health benefits of breastfeeding yet many women are still not entirely sold on the idea. Here are 10 reasons to breastfeed your baby

Its likely you've noticed a few extra isles at the grocery store that are now jam packed with candy for Halloween trick or treaters. However, being a health conscience parent, you are unsettled about the idea of passing our gobs of candy to little ones. So, how you can treat without getting tricked? Here are some healthy Halloween treats, both edible and not, that are sure to bring a smile to even the spookiest ghost or goblin ringing your doorbell.