Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding February 25, 2016

Co-sleeping linked to breastfeeding, study finds

Mothers who share a bed with their babies are more motivated to breastfeed and more likely to keep it up for the recommended six months, according to a U.K. study.

Breastfeeding January 29, 2016

Review suggests breastfeeding could have multibillion dollar benefit for global economy

That breastfeeding can provide a slew of health benefits for babies and their mothers isn’t news, but for the first time, international scientists have put a dollar amount on that benefit.

Breastfeeding December 29, 2015

Should breast milk be nutritionally analyzed?

The Ache: Breast-feeding has been shown to have benefits including fewer ear infections and reduced hospitalizations.

Breastfeeding December 16, 2015

7 tips to make breast-feeding at work easier

Women make up 47 person of the American workforce— in other words, working motherhood is not a niche activity.

Breastfeeding October 28, 2015

More US hospitals are encouraging breast-feeding, report says

Health officials say more hospitals are encouraging new mothers to breast-feed.

Breastfeeding October 28, 2015

Photo of woman breast-feeding friend’s son ignites controversy

A photo of a mother breast-feeding her own son and her friend’s son has gone viral, resulting in controversy, WPVI reported.

Breastfeeding October 28, 2015

Breast-feeding pods installed in New York-area airports

Starting Thursday, breast-feeding mothers traveling through New York area airports will have a private space to nurse their babies or pump their milk, The New York Times reported.

Breastfeeding October 26, 2015

Happy? Sad? Breastfeeding may affect babies' awareness of social cues

Breastfeeding might affect the way babies with a certain genetic makeup perceive other people's emotions, according to a new study.

Breastfeeding October 26, 2015

What science says about breast-feeding

A lot of people have opinions on breastfeeding, but what does the research really say?

Breast Cancer October 26, 2015

Breastfeeding lowers breast cancer deaths, study says

It appears that women who breastfeed are imparting health benefits not just to their children but to themselves as well.

Breastfeeding October 23, 2015

Experts warn against buying human breast milk online as health, fitness elixir

A growing online craze among some fitness communities, fetishists and chronic disease sufferers for buying and drinking human breast milk poses serious health risks, British experts said on Thursday.