Articles for Tag: "new moms"

Support groups provide new moms much-needed help  Featured
Support groups provide new moms much-needed help
These groups can increase bonding time for babies and first-time moms alike.
Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors 
Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors
New research finds that the percentage of elective cesarean sections and induced labors are on a steady path downward.
Benefits of breastfeeding 
Benefits of breastfeeding
Dr. Andrea Kane, pediatrician with Advocate Medical Group, discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mom.
Hospitals taking big steps to be more ‘Baby Friendly’  Featured
Hospitals taking big steps to be more ‘Baby Friendly’
You may have heard the national stories about hospitals becoming more ‘Baby Friendly,’ but what does that mean? Here’s what you should know.
Should new moms combine breastfeeding and formula? 
Should new moms combine breastfeeding and formula?
New research says adding tiny amounts of formula during a newborn’s first days of life, along with breastfeeding, could have long-term health benefits for babies.