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Some key information will help new moms successfully breastfeed their newborns.

Is breastfeeding the most natural thing in the world? Learn the best techniques and how to find support.

Research has shown that infants who are fed formula may be more likely to be obese. This could be a significant factor in the climbing rates of obesity.

Guidelines to help nursing mothers meet the increased nutritional demands required for breastfeeding

Many new mothers are given false information about breastfeeding. Discover the facts about common breastfeeding myths.

Nipple shields can be a good short-term option for nursing mothers whose infants have early latching issues, and can allow a mother to breastfeed despite problems.

Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that are naturally found in an infant's digestive system.Supplementing probiotics can cure your baby of many common health conditions.

Typical language supporting breastfeeding may actually undermine it. Here are some positive ways to talk about nursing versus bottle feeding babies.

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative identifies birthing facilities that offer optimal support for breastfeeding mothers.

Keep Valentine's Day simple, yet special, for the new mother in your life.

Infant acid reflux symptoms are usually confined to spitting up and irritability. More serious symptoms can indicate the presence of baby GERD.

Poor latch, sore nipples, and slow infant growth may be caused by tongue-tie (ankyloglossia). Posterior tongue-tie can be especially difficult to diagnose.

In an effort to boost their sales, infant formula makers have added DHA and ARA to many of their offerings. However a recently released report questions this practice.

Most parents are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding for babies; however, new research shows that mothers who breastfeed reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.