The American Academy of Pediatrics recently amended its breastfeeding guidelines, stating that it now supports mothers nursing their babies through the first two years of life. "The American Academy ...

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 ...

Alvarado, who is a nurse midwife, will take her childbirth training to any rural hospital that’s open to it or that reaches ...

Breastfeeding is an experience that many mothers look forward to when welcoming a new baby. And while it’s an incredible time, it can also come with challenges. Getting a baby to latch, producing ...

Expectant moms have many decisions to make – baby names, a nursery theme and if they want to have a gender reveal as they await their “bundle of joy.” Perhaps the most important decision, however, is ...

During humanitarian crises — such as conflicts or severe droughts that are threatening millions of children in Afghanistan, Yemen, Ukraine, the Horn of Africa or the Sahel — the lifesaving importance ...

All babies breastfeed differently. Many babies fall asleep at the breast, especially after they eat and are full. However, some babies fall asleep before they’re full because they don’t have enough ...