Closing the Racial Gap in Breastfeeding
More Black mothers are choosing to breastfeed and changing the narrative around breastfeeding in the Black community.
RSV: It Can Happen to You
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, affects most kids under age 2 and may be no more serious than a cold. But for some babies, especially premature ones, it can be deadly.
Pediatricians Put It Bluntly: Motherhood and Marijuana Don't Mix
Women who are pregnant of breastfeeding their infants should avoid marijuana since THC (one of the active compounds in marijuana) can easily cross the placenta and accumulate in the brain and fat of the fetus, and this can harm the fetus or their baby.
Insurer Slashes Breast Pump Payments, Stoking Fears Fewer Moms Will Breastfeed
Major insurer cuts payments for breast pumps, which may increase patient costs and drive some new moms from breastfeeding their infants.
Just Gaze Into Your Baby's Eyes
Eye contact between parents and their infants has many benefits. A new study shows it actually helps synchronize their brain waves.
Most U.S. Parents Can't Find Good Childcare
Two-thirds of U.S. parents with young children say it's difficult to find a childcare or preschool facility that meets their health and safety standards, new survey results show.
Is Your Baby’s Cold Something More Serious?
Is your baby's stuffy nose and cough just a cold or something more serious?
Breastfeeding Problems and How to Solve Them
Not all moms and babies get the hang of breastfeeding right away. Here are some potential breastfeeding problems you may encounter and some solutions.
Even Partial Breastfeeding for First Few Months Lowers SIDS Risk
New research confirms that breastfeeding for two to four months of a newborn's life can significantly reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
How to Design a Non-Toxic Nursery
After spending nine months making sure everything you eat is good for your growing baby, you'll want to create a nursery that's soothing and safe.
Serious Reactions to Vaccines Rarely Recur
When a child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, the chances of it happening again are slim, a new analysis suggests.
How to Wean Your Child From Breastfeeding
If you or your baby has decided that it's time to stop breastfeeding, here are some tips to help weaning go better for you both.
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