Articles for Tag: "babies"

How mommies’ weight influences kids 
How mommies’ weight influences kids
Experts say that moms who gain excessive weight during pregnancy may increase the risk of their child becoming obese.
What a ‘new baby smell’ does for moms 
What a ‘new baby smell’ does for moms
A new study shows that the aroma of newborns triggers a powerful reaction in the reward circuit of women’s brains.
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.
Babies show sympathy at an early age, researchers say 
Babies show sympathy at an early age, researchers say
According to a new study infants develop feelings of sympathy as early as 10-months-old.
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.
Which countries are best and worst for moms and babies? 
Which countries are best and worst for moms and babies?
Save the Children’s annual report ranks the top countries to be a mom. Here are the results.
New guidelines call for less medical intervention for infant reflux 
New guidelines call for less medical intervention for infant reflux
Physicians say it’s important for parents to understand that reflux is common for babies and doesn’t always call for specialized treatment. Here’s what you need to know.