SS: In the South, breastfeeding isn’t as widely accepted or supported as it is in other regions. In Arkansas, obesity rates ...

Breastfeeding holds many benefits for growing babies and also for mothers. One big question new mothers have to decide is whether breastfeeding is the best option for them and their newborn baby after ...

Mother’s milk (breast milk) is the best food for your baby. Formula and breast milk both provide energy and nutrients to help your baby grow and be healthy. But formula doesn’t come close to being ...

Specific parenting practices emerge as cornerstone elements in fostering a child’s well-being; foremost is breastfeeding. Despite its undisputed importance, the benefits of breastfeeding are ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month—a time to promote breastfeeding and advocacy to ensure all families have the opportunity to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Despite the well-known benefits, fewer than half of infants under 6 months of age are exclusively breastfed, according to the World Health Organization. As the country ...

First off: breastfeeding is not for everyone. From issues with insufficient glandular tissue (IGT) meaning that you physically don't produce enough milk, to experiencing way too much agony to make it ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - August is breastfeeding awareness month. A time to shine a light on the benefits of breastfeeding and the support that mothers need. While it's often seen as a natural act, there's ...

Breastfeeding lowers the risk of diabetes as well as breast and ovarian cancers for mothers. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty Images Four babies are born every second in the world, and there are ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month. For decades, clinical research has shown how breastfeeding is beneficial to babies. Breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract ...

If a mom chooses to breastfeed, there are breastfeeding benefits for both mom and baby. Chrisie Rosenthal, a certified lactation consultant with The Lactation Network, shared eight breastfeeding ...