Articles for Tag: "breastfeeding"

How to handle a child’s first ear infection 
How to handle a child’s first ear infection
An expert discusses the symptoms of a painful childhood illness and how to prevent them.
Breastfeeding may be good for mom’s heart 
Breastfeeding may be good for mom’s heart
Pregnancy makes the cardiovascular system work harder, but breastfeeding may help restore a woman’s physiological systems to their pre-pregnancy state. Learn more.
Babies need more vitamin D after first year 
Babies need more vitamin D after first year
An expert OB/GYN says insufficient bone development is a key health risk for breastfed babies one year or older.
Moms benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborn 
Moms benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborn
This form of bonding may decrease stress for moms, according to a study.
Major retailer’s breastfeeding policy has people talking 
Major retailer’s breastfeeding policy has people talking
Target has been applauded for its efforts to allow women to openly breastfeed in their stores.
4 breastfeeding positions to help newborns latch properly 
4 breastfeeding positions to help newborns latch properly
Lactation experts share how to make the process easier.
Baby-Friendly hospitals help more moms breastfeed  Featured
Baby-Friendly hospitals help more moms breastfeed
Find out about a national program making a difference for the smallest patients.