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Aug 25, 2016 03:33 AM EDT

Breastfeeding Should Be Done At Least 12 Months For Better Results, Experts Says

Breastfeeding is one of the best gifts that mothers can give their babies. However, according to some experts, the usual 6 months breastfeeding phase is not enough.

Feb 17, 2016 01:57 PM EST

Diabetic Pregnant Women Are At A Higher Risk Of Low Milk Supply

Women who have diabetes when pregnant are at a significantly higher risk of having a low milk supply, according to new findings published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine.

Jan 29, 2016 04:00 PM EST

Here's Why Breastfeeding Is Important For Health And The Economy

New findings published in The Lancet examine the health and economic benefits of breastfeeding.

Dec 24, 2015 08:20 PM EST

Low Zinc Levels From Gene Mutation Increase Risk Of Breastfeeding Problems

Low levels of zinc have been linked to problems in breastfeeding, according to a recent study.

Dec 23, 2015 08:29 PM EST

Kangaroo Care Helps Reduce Infant Mortality Risk In Premature Babies

Premature and underweight babies may have stronger chances of survival if they spend the beginning of their lives in "kangaroo care."

Oct 29, 2015 11:25 PM EDT

Breastfeeding May Lower The Risk Of the Most Aggressive Form Of Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding may help reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, according to a recent study.

Aug 31, 2015 11:08 PM EDT

Multiple Sclerosis Relapses Lowered When Women Exclusively Breastfeed

Previous studies have shown that breastfeeding may be more nutritionally beneficial for the baby than formulas. And now, new findings published in JAMA Neurology also show that women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who intended to breastfeed their infants exclusively for two months had a lower risk of ...

May 04, 2015 11:27 AM EDT

Women Who Breastfeed May Have Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer

New findings published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that women who breastfeed will have a lower risk of breast cancer.

Mar 17, 2015 10:54 PM EDT

Longer Breastfeeding Duration Linked To Higher Earning Ability, IQ

New findings published in The Lancet Global Health journal show that a longer duration of breastfeeding was linked to a higher adult IQ and earning ability, in some instances.