Last week, after the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy bumping the recommended duration of breastfeeding from one year to two, the mood in my mom group text was darkly incredulous. ...

Recent studies questioned whether breastfeeding can lower rates of obesity among kids, and the latest analysis will only add to the confusion. Researchers from Okayama University in Japan reported ...

Up to 87% of mothers in the United States breastfeed their babies at some point, but the process isn't always seamless. New moms can face issues with milk supply, pain, soreness and improper latches — ...

As bodily processes go, breastfeeding is one that is particularly fraught. First, there’s the pressure to do it, something bolstered by a mountain of headlines and statistics about how it’s essential ...

Breastfeeding is natural — but, as Keke Palmer recently put it, for many, it is “not instinctual.” The actress, who gave birth to son Leodis on Feb. 27, has been open about her journey with ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month, so this week we’ll spend some time on the benefits of breastfeeding, to babies and mothers. Breast milk contains a mixture of nutrients that is ideal for the ...

Suzanna Vallely said, while women are told breastfeeding is the most "natural thing in the world", for those who find it ...

The decision to breastfeed is deeply personal, and so is the decision to stop. Your circumstances and your personal preferences will play a major role in how, when and why you stop breastfeeding. Want ...

Breastfeeding is more of a challenge for first-time mothers in rural Missouri compared to those in urban and suburban areas, according to a new University of Missouri study. A new University of ...

A few tips may help you combine breastfeeding and pumping. These may include breastfeeding first, using your hands, keeping accessories handy, and learning bottle-feeding techniques. Share on ...