Breastfeeding holds many benefits for growing babies and also for mothers. One big question new mothers have to decide is whether breastfeeding is the best option for them and their newborn baby after ...

Breastfeeding not only helps mom and baby, but the planet as well. Breastfeeding is not only good for mothers and their babies, but it also protects the environment according to an editorial in the ...

Breastfeeding lowers the risk of diabetes as well as breast and ovarian cancers for mothers. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty Images Four babies are born every second in the world, and there are ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month. For decades, clinical research has shown how breastfeeding is beneficial to babies. Breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month—a time to promote breastfeeding and advocacy to ensure all families have the opportunity to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of ...

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Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to ensure a child’s health and well-being. The nutrients and immune-boosting properties found in breast milk are uniquely ...

As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my newborn. I knew all about the research on how an infant's diet can affect both ...

Breastmilk is a strong source of nutrition for babies, yet only about 1 in 4 infants get it exclusively, according to the CDC. August kicks off with World Breastfeed Week. It is a question moms-to-be ...

If a mom chooses to breastfeed, there are breastfeeding benefits for both mom and baby. Chrisie Rosenthal, a certified lactation consultant with The Lactation Network, shared eight breastfeeding ...

For years, new moms have been encouraged to breastfeed, because of the benefits it can provide to both mother and baby. Dr. Kamilah Dixon-Shambley, a physician in obstetrics and gynecology at the Ohio ...