Articles for Tag: "newborns"

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.
Delayed umbilical cord clamping improves newborns’ health 
Delayed umbilical cord clamping improves newborns’ health
Experts say babies’ blood and iron levels may improve when the umbilical cord is not clamped immediately after birth. Find out why.
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.
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.