Up to 87% of mothers in the United States breastfeed their babies at some point, but the process isn't always seamless. New moms can face issues with milk supply, pain, soreness and improper latches — ...

Last week, after the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy bumping the recommended duration of breastfeeding from one year to two, the mood in my mom group text was darkly incredulous. ...

Breastfeeding is natural — but, as Keke Palmer recently put it, for many, it is “not instinctual.” The actress, who gave birth to son Leodis on Feb. 27, has been open about her journey with ...

During your visit one-hour visit, you will meet with one of our International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) as well as a physician. Together you and your consultant will work though a ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month, so this week we’ll spend some time on the benefits of breastfeeding, to babies and mothers. Breast milk contains a mixture of nutrients that is ideal for the ...

As bodily processes go, breastfeeding is one that is particularly fraught. First, there’s the pressure to do it, something bolstered by a mountain of headlines and statistics about how it’s essential ...

Recent studies questioned whether breastfeeding can lower rates of obesity among kids, and the latest analysis will only add to the confusion. Researchers from Okayama University in Japan reported ...

Breastfeeding is more of a challenge for first-time mothers in rural Missouri compared to those in urban and suburban areas, according to a new University of Missouri study. A new University of ...

A few tips may help you combine breastfeeding and pumping. These may include breastfeeding first, using your hands, keeping accessories handy, and learning bottle-feeding techniques. Share on ...

A Newry woman said she was left with no other option but to pay for breastfeeding support as midwives were too busy to help her. Suzanna Vallely also paid for her baby to have tongue-tie surgery after ...