Articles for Tag: "breastfeeding"

Chicago hospital fights obesity with “Baby-Friendly” tactics 
Chicago hospital fights obesity with “Baby-Friendly” tactics
Physicians voice concern over America’s weight issues and offer advice for tackling the problem.
Are prenatal vitamins worth it?  Featured
Are prenatal vitamins worth it?
An OB/GYN weighs in on the debate and highlights the importance of one particular supplement.
Breastfeeding preemies beneficial for their heart health as adults 
Breastfeeding preemies beneficial for their heart health as adults
New research shows preemies fed breast milk have better overall heart function as adults, even compared to full-term infants.
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.