Baby-friendly hospitals are closing their nurseries so mothers can focus on breastfeeding & bonding with their newborns
After I gave birth, I wanted to keep my son as close to me as possible, and he stayed by my side until we left...
Sao Paulo will now fine people who shame breastfeeding moms
Even though research shows time and time again that breast milk is the healthiest meal choice for babies, people...
12 Pediatricians in Italy Arrested for Allegedly Taking Bribes from Infant Formula Companies to Discourage Breastfeeding
According to Reuters, Italian police have placed 12 pediatricians under house arrest for allegedly accepting extravagant...
Injection Given to New Moms to Speed Up the Delivery of the Placenta May Cause Breastfeeding Problems
New findings, published in the scientific journal, Breastfeeding Medicine show that new mothers who receive the...
MIT Researchers are Trying to Develop a Breast Pump That Doesn’t Suck
On Sept 20th-21st, 2014, 150 parents, engineers, designers and healthcare providers will gather at the MIT Media...
The Medical Community Is Failing Breastfeeding Moms – How To Find The Support You Need
Before my son was born I figured breastfeeding would be a snap. Honestly, how hard could it be? One, attach baby....
Breast Milk Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risks in Adulthood
There's yet another great reason to breastfeed say researchers from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. According...
Google Glass Enables New Moms to Get High-Tech Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Support Project - An Overview from Small World Social on Vimeo. The Australian Breastfeeding Association...
Award Winning ‘Latch’ Campaign Rates Breastfeeding Friendly Establishments in NYC
Four graduate students at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service took home the...
Pope Francis Encourages Mothers to Breastfeed Their Babies During Baptism at Sistine Chapel
Photo by neneo / Shutterstock.com The leader of the Roman Catholic church is unequivocally and refreshingly...
Hector Cruz’s Campaign ‘Project: Breastfeeding’ Depicts New Dads’ Support for Breastfeeding Success
When Hector Cruz's daughter Sophia came into the world, the last thing he thought he'd become was an avid breastfeeding...
Britain is Paying Moms £200 to Breastfeed for Six Months
Photo by Shutterstock We've all heard that breast is best. Breastfeeding protects babies against illness,...
Harmful Bacteria Including Human Waste Found in Breast Milk Purchased Online
Photo by Shutterstock We've all heard that breast is best, but you can't stick to this rule across the board....
Study Finds Extroverted Mothers are More Likely to Breastfeed
Image courtesy of Shutterstock A new analysis, published online in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, shows that...
Kiinde Twist Enables Moms to Transfer Breast Milk from Pump to Bottle Without Losing a Precious Drop
Direct Pump Ease The most innovative part of the Twist system is that it allows you to attach a breast milk storage...
Alicia Silverstone Starts Kind Mama Milk Share, a Breast Milk Share for Vegan Moms & Babies
Featureflash / Image Courtesy of Shutterstock As a staunch, long-time vegan supporter, Alicia Silverstone has...
More Than 700 Beneficial Bacteria Found in Breast Milk of Healthy Mothers
Image courtesy of Shutterstock A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that...
Former Teacher Sues California School District After She’s Told To Quit Lactating
Image courtesy of Shutterstock Former teacher and new mama Sarah Ann Lewis Boyle has sued a school district...
2012 CDC Breastfeeding Report Card Shows Most Moms Want to Breastfeed but Lack Support
The 2012 CDC Breastfeeding Report Card features good and bad news for babies all over the county. In good news,...
New York City Kicks Off Major Pro-breastfeeding Program in City Hospitals
Newborn baby girl image from Shutterstock Starting September 3, New York City will kick off what the Latch On...
Is America Ready for a Breastfeeding Reality TV Show?
The small blue-eyed girl sucks a breast close up - Shutterstock There's a new extended breastfeeding reality...
Only One Third of Women Meet Exclusive Breastfeeding Goal
A new prospective study published online in Pediatrics has found that most new mothers say they'll exclusively...
Help Get a Google Doodle to Promote Breastfeeding
No matter how many studies point to breastfeeding as the healthiest choice for babies, or how many celebrities...
Seattle Pushing to Make Breastfeeding a Civil Right
A newly proposed law in Seattle could make it illegal to ask a nursing mother there to stop breastfeeding, to cover...
CDC Researchers Say Delaying Breastfeeding to Increase Vaccine Efficiency May be Wise
In news that's almost unbelievable, 10 CDC researchers suggest that delaying breastfeeding in favor of making the...
Do Public Nurse-ins Raise Awareness About Breastfeeding Rights?
If you're a mama, you've likely already heard about the Target breastfeeding scandal. To sum up, a mama attempted...
Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of SIDS
Breastfeeding clearly has many benefits for both mother and child - no one will argue against that - especially...
The Big Latch On Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Each August, to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week women all over the country and beyond, gather together, with...
CDC Breastfeeding Report Card Shows Best and Worst Breastfeeding States
The 2010 Breastfeeding Report Card issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more...
Forest Park Drops Ban on Breastfeeding Two-Year-Olds
Two weeks ago, Forest Park, GA city council members issued a new law that made it illegal to breastfeed any child...