Despite federal laws focused on improving workplace accommodations for breastfeeding, 1 in 3 parents say they lack reliable access to a dedicated lactation space at work, according to a July 29 report ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Most new mothers try breastfeeding their babies. But many have difficulty doing it, or doing it as long as experts recommend. A Philadelphia obstetrician tries to improve ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — August marks National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants through education and advocacy. Dr. Mona ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and DeTar Healthcare System is proud to raise awareness of the many benefits of breastfeeding—while also acknowledging the real challenges new parents may ...

Given these benefits, the World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, continuing up to two years or longer along with other foods. However, as of ...

As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my newborn. I knew all about the research on how an infant's diet can affect both ...

I remember the end of my virtual breastfeeding 101 course. I’d spent a couple of hours learning about the proper way to latch a baby to breast, different nursing positions and tips on avoiding ...

Having a caesarean section (C-section) is a common way for babies to be born. If you’ve had your baby via C-section, you might face a few extra challenges when starting to breastfeed. However, the ...

In Utah, many moms leave the hospital breastfeeding, but many moms stop before they want to. Intermountain Health lactation consultants are available in-person or virtually to support moms in their ...

The fight to protect individual choices about reproductive care, including breastfeeding, is an ongoing battle. The central lesson of the reproductive justice movement is that choice means little ...