The Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992 (RA 7600): Why Breastfeed Part 2

This is the second part of the two-part discussion on the importance of breastfeeding and why mothers should breastfeed. The law under discussion is the The Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992 (RA 7600) and to fully understand the concept of posting this article, please read Part 1. Two sections of the law have been [...]

Melamine Content in Milk and Dairy Products, and Breast Milk

This is an update to my article titled “China-Made Milk and Dairy Products Contaminated by Melamine” because the recent “Melamine Scare” brought about by current investigations on the melamine content in milk and dairy products (which include yogurt, ice cream, custards and chocolate) made in China, raised the question “Is breast milk still best for [...]