breastfeeding

Nestle provided the funding. French researchers conducted the study: Does protein in breast milk and formula cause babies to grow and develop differently? But the real buzz is whether funding by Nestle, one of the world’s largest infant formula manufacturers,... more

Lactation consultants know their stuff. Years ago, one of them told me that breastfeeding enhances the effects of some vaccines, and she also recommended breastfeeding as soon as possible following vaccinations, since doing so is a natural pain reliever for... more

I never thought I would make it past three months but now my baby is 12 months old and I am still breastfeeding. Should I continue? Are there any benefits to breastfeeding beyond the first year? more

Are there certain foods I can eat that will increase my milk supply? more

A great example of the imperfection of science is the ongoing debate over the effect of breastfeeding on the risk for allergic disease, especially asthma. While some studies show a positive effect, others show a negative effect or none at... more

A new study confirms what many mothers already know: short maternity leaves impact breastfeeding success, often leading to early cessation. What might be surprising—given the results—is where the study took place. In “Juggling Work and Breastfeeding:  Effects of Maternity Leave... more

When democratic strategist Hilary Rosen said that stay-at-home mother Ann Romney “never worked a day in her life,” the inevitable backlash was swift. Rosen apologized, calling for peace in a “phony war” against stay-at-home moms, suggesting what many moms already... more

A photograph of Air National Guard women in uniform breastfeeding their babies recently circulated the web, appearing everywhere from unknown blogs to national news sites. The photographs are part of a campaign by Mom2Mom that is designed to raise awareness... more

Like most of the world, I was mistaken. I thought that the aggressive promotion of baby formula was a problem confined to the poorer nations, where weak or complicit governments are pushed around by corporations, and mothers are gulled into... more

One of the best things someone ever taught me about breastfeeding was taught to me by a doctor in South Africa, Dr. Nils Bergman. His message was simple, “Get out of the way and let the baby and mama do... more

What is the difference between child-led weaning and mother-led weaning? more

I plan to breastfeed for at least one year but I have to return to work after 16 weeks. Will I be able to pump my milk at work? more