Q&A: Breastfed Babies and Lower Infection Rates
What are some of the health benefits of breastfeeding compared to formula fed babies? See some of the breastfeeding health benefits for both mother and baby.
View ArticleQ&A: Emotional Benefits of Breastfeeding
No matter how a baby is fed, if he is nurtured and respected, he will feel loved and special. But see some of the emotional benefits of breastfeeding a baby.
View ArticleQ&A: Breastfeeding Immediately After Birth
See why breastfeeding immediately after birth is important.
View ArticleQ&A: How Breast Milk is Better than Formula
Weighing the pros and cons of breast milk vs. formula? See what one expert has to say about why breastfeeding is better than formula, and how to convince unsupportive family and friends.
View ArticleBreastfeeding Benefit: Nursing Moms’ Brains “More Maternal”
The breastfeeding benefit of enhanced bonding with Baby may be explained by brain activity changes in nursing moms, a new study finds.
View ArticleStudy explains why breastfeeding provides long-term health benefits
A new study explains how breastfeeding alters metabolism in nursing infants and why breastfed babies may reap certain health benefits later in life.
View ArticleDoes Breastfeeding Prevent Bratty Behavior?
Babies breastfed for at least four months develop fewer behavior problems by age five than children fed formula during infancy, a new study says.
View ArticleBreastfeeding Cuts SIDS Risk
One more benefit of breastfeeding confirmed, according to a study that found breastfed babies have a much lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
View ArticleBreastfeeding Key to Preventing Childhood Obesity, Says IOM
Want to prevent childhood obesity? Breastfeed? A new IOM reports says breastfeeding is best when it comes to healthy weight gain in young kids.
View ArticleWhat a Year It’s Been for Breastfeeding!
We're celebrating World Breastfeeding Week by looking at some newly discovered benefits of breastfeeding, including reduced risk for childhood asthma.
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