Breastfeeding or lactation supplements may help increase a person’s milk supply when nursing. Usually, lactation supplements contain plant or herbal ingredients. Share on Pinterest There is little ...

Midwives and family physicians are essential to support mothers facing hypogalactia and maintain WHO-recommended exclusive ...

When it comes to making parenting decisions, it’s not always clear cut what’s the best choice. How you feed your baby can feel like one of these gray areas. During your pregnancy, you may have read ...

Fact: Many mothers believe breastfeeding only means direct feeding from the breast. In reality, what matters is that the baby receives breast milk, whether directly or via a bottle, cup, or feeding ...

An updated position statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics cites several studies in arguing that all mothers should try "exclusive breastfeeding for about six months." On the surface, it ...

Evelyne Nzeke breastfeeds her 11 month- old child during the launch of Breastfeeding Week at the Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] In light of World Breastfeeding Week ...

As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my ...

Breastfeeding until at least six months helps babies to fight off infections and reduces chronic inflammation, according to a ...