What role does breastfeeding play in reducing infant mortality, and how can breast pumps expand access to its lifesaving ...

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 ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pushing back against a New York Times report that the Trump administration tried to block an effort from the United Nations to promote ...

As childhood obesity and diabetes continue to rise worldwide, a researcher at the University of Oklahoma is investigating whether a simple addition to a breastfeeding mother’s diet – chia seeds – ...

Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that infants exclusively breastfeed during their first six months of life, but only 24.9% in the United States do, ...

Breastfeeding is crucial for a child's development, but many misconceptions can deter new mothers from embracing it fully. One common myth is that breastfeeding is painful for everyone, when in ...

Thankfully, many of these breastfeeding woes can be remedied at home, at least as a first line of defense. (You may have to head to your doctor’s office at some point, but we’ll get to that.) One of ...

Benadryl is used to temporarily relieve the symptoms of allergies, hay fever, or the common cold. It’s generally safe to use. However, Benadryl can pass through breast milk and affect your child. So, ...

Exclusive breastfeeding has fallen sharply despite rising institutional deliveries, with experts warning that soaring ...