When fathers take paternity leave, their infants are breastfed longer, a new study shows. Fathers who took two or more weeks of leave after the birth of an infant were 31% more likely to say their ...

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As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my newborn. I knew all about the research on how an infant's diet can affect both ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Most new mothers try breastfeeding their babies. But many have difficulty doing it, or doing it as long as experts recommend. A Philadelphia obstetrician tries to improve ...

It’s incredibly difficult to know how much milk a baby consumes during breastfeeding. The device can provide peace of mind for parents during their baby’s first days and weeks and could help improve ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The first few days of parenthood are challenging, no matter how well-prepared parents might be. Many area hospitals participate in a program to help newborns off to a good start ...

Breastfeeding can be an important experience between a mother and a newborn. It helps babies bond with their mama and can protect them from infections and diseases. But for many families, ...

Day seven with new baby. Internal dialogue goes something like this: “OK…boob pinched like a sandwich. Baby screaming. Don’t move TOWARD baby, pull baby to your body. Mouth open? Wide? Is that wide ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Last year, Texas saw around 400,000 newborn babies. Most of them will start out receiving breast milk. But after just three months, the number of babies getting those nutrients ...

Breastfeeding is a natural bodily function, a necessity to help keep babies alive, but it's often shrouded in shame and misunderstanding. In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, here are empowering ...