The Asssociated Press states in a recent article that Latin American Women breastfeed more than White and Black Women.  Do you breastfeed? discuss.

ATLANTA (AP) – A new study confirms that Hispanic women generally breast-feed more than white and black women do. But it finds surprising regional differences in U.S. breast-feeding rates.

The state-by-state analysis of racial and ethnic differences found that in the East, Hispanics breast-feed more than other women. In some Western states, white women had higher rates, according to the report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“There seemed to be an East-West breakdown,” said the CDC’s Cria Perrine, one of the authors of the study.

The reason for the continental divide is not clear. One leading theory has to do with adapting to a new culture.

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The New York Times has reported that Caesarean births has become the most common operation in American hospitals. About 1.4 million Caesareans were performed in 2007.  When needed, a Caesarean can save the mother and her child from injury or death, but most experts doubt that one in three women need surgery to give birth. Critics say the operation is being performed too often, needlessly exposing women and babies to the risks of major surgery. The article continues with this debate, to continue read more here.

For more on what to expect during a C-Section, check out the video below:

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This week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of 1.2 million Graco Harmony High Chairs.  Click here for more information.

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Its feel like summertime in the Big Apple and this couped up mother can’t wait to take her little one out and about, but safety first.  Since my babies development is really important to me, I want to ensure to my little ones newly developed eyes are not affected by the sun.  So why protect so beautiful eyes with cool looking shades.

Check out these celebrity tots rockin’ shades.

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