Breastfeeding

Breastfeedingis often considered an emotional journey for mothers due to the physical and emotional connections it creates between the mother and her child. But the journey isn’t so easy for most mothers, owing to which a lot of new mothers…

In the last decade, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased by a remarkable 10 percentage points, to 48 per cent globally, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO).Promoting and…

Among nearly 10 million US infants born between 2016 and 2018, breastfed babies were 33% less likely to die during the post-perinatal period (day 7-364) than infants who were not breastfed, reports a new study in the American Journal of…

Throughout pregnancy, eating nutrient-rich foods promotes the baby's general growth and development. (Image: Instagram)After delivery, nutrition is a critical phase in the healing process. The healthy growth and development of the child is…

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Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers led by scientists at Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital…

Last Updated: June 08, 2023, 07:06 ISTItaly's lower house of the parliament holds a confidence vote over the 2023 budget in Rome, Italy December 23, 2022. (Credits: Reuters)In November last year a parliamentary rules panel gave the go-ahead…

Debina Bonnerjee candidly expresses in her moving conversation her worries regarding a drop in milk production. (Image: Instagram)In a video, Debina underlines how pregnant hormones have a favourable effect on a woman's body, increasing…

Most moms stop breastfeeding after just a few months, but some are bucking the trend by nursing until their children reach school age and beyond.Priscilla Morton of North Carolina told DailyMail.com she is currently breastfeeding her…

For vegan and vegetarian mothers, it's crucial to ensure that their diet fulfils all the essential nutrient requirements for their little ones (Image: Shutterstock)By making a few mindful adjustments and informed choices, breastfeeding on a…