A new study published by the Journal of Pediatrics shows increased rates of implementation of hospital-based breastfeeding initiatives are associated with decreased rates of infant […]
The Big Reveal! Keira Knightley Shares New Daughter's Name and Gets Candid About Breastfeeding
Keira Knightley‘s second child is a girl — and her name has been revealed! In a new interview with U.K. outlet The Telegraph, the 34-year-old English […]
Mom Suing Dental Office After She Was Allegedly Stopped from Breastfeeding
An Oregon mom is suing her dental office after she was allegedly stopped from breastfeeding in one of the patient rooms while her older child […]
Breastfeeding moms’ milk can transfer lifelong protection against infection to their babies
Mothers’ breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life, finds new research in mice by an international team of scientists including experts […]
London's giant breast balloons spark national conversation about breastfeeding
Giant inflatable breasts were placed on rooftops at four locations in London Sunday to coincide with the U.K.’s celebration of Mother’s Day as part of a […]
Study links breastfeeding with lower risk of heart disease
Mothers who breastfeed their babies have a lower risk of developing or dying from heart disease than those who don’t breastfeed, finds new research from […]
Mom-to-mom phone calls lift breastfeeding rate
An Australian study of more than 1200 women has found regular phone calls between first time mothers and other volunteer mothers with previous breastfeeding experience […]
Breast milk microbiome contains yeast and fungi: Do these benefit the infant?
Investigators have now shown that the breast milk microbiome contains fungi. Multiple previous studies had found bacteria in breast milk. Certain fungi and bacteria have […]
Breastfeeding for more than six months associated with smaller maternal waist circumference
Breastfeeding for more than 6 months was found to be independently associated with smaller waist circumference in the decade after delivery among women in the […]