This article briefly describes four reasons why breastfeeding is the best feeding for new moms and their new babies.

Jul 27, 2011 - Carleigh Dissell

Many new mothers have decided to breastfeed their newborns, but are perplexed on how to deal with the many challenges facing them, such as how to pump their milk.

Mar 3, 2010 - Christiane Marshall

Maintaining optimal nutritional health during post-partum recovery and breast feeding is essential for you and your baby.

Feb 11, 2011 - Wendy Tarantino

A new study on infant nutrition is today leaving breast feeding parents confused about current advice. Should solids be introduced at four months, not six?

Jan 16, 2011 - Josie Budd

Manufacturers bombard parents with items to buy for their baby but there are really only a few items that are necessary to ease the process of weaning.

Mar 2, 2010 - Catherine Whitlock

Mother's milk contains prebiotics and antimicrobials, which help a baby establish healthy gut flora and avoid inflammatory bacteria.

Jul 4, 2009 - Art Ayers

Parents can become very confused about the guidelines to feeding a baby. Most get many different opinions on when to start, and what food to feed babies.

Jun 10, 2010 - Jayde M. Nichols

For a mother who has diabetes during pregnancy there is an increased risk of having a baby who will go on to be obese. Breast-feeding can change that.

Feb 27, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

A doll that simulates breast-feeding sounds when held close to a child's shirt has sparked much outrage by those who think it is too graphic.

Jul 30, 2011 - Susan Struck

A strain of bacterium thriving upon complex sugars in mother's breast milk, lines the intestines of the infant which protects it from harmful bacteria.

Sep 6, 2010 - Chris Williams

There are many ways that breast milk far outweighs the best formula including its ability to provide perfect nutrition for your baby.

Oct 27, 2006 - Brenda Lane

In order to tame a baby bird, hand-feeding helps create a bond between people and the newborn bird.

Jul 3, 2007 - Douglas DuHamel

Early days of breastfeeding will find new mothers struggling with painful and swollen breasts or breast engorgement. Here are ways to reduce breast pain and discomfort.

Sep 7, 2009 - Prerna Malik

Formula feeding, or bottle-feeding, is often presented as a choice equivalent to breastfeeding. In fact, there are known and unknown risks associated with the practice.

Dec 19, 2008 - Hayley Nichols

Breast pumps come in many designs. Here is a lighthearted look at some of them.

Feb 14, 2011 - Jennifer Wilding

Research shows that about 1/3 of mothers will have a breast infection while breastfeeding. Antibiotics are a common treatment, however they may not be effective.

Apr 4, 2009 - Brenda Lane

Breast abscess is a common complaint in nursing women. Although non-cancerous, these can be very painful. Here are some answers to help manage the condition better.

May 14, 2009 - Snigdha Taduri

Some women are not able to feed from the breast, while others choose not to. Pumping allows baby to enjoy the benefits of breastmilk nonetheless.

Sep 29, 2010 - Ashlea Langevin

Nipple piercings should not affect one's ability to breast-feed, but there are some practical considerations to take into account.

Jan 24, 2011 - M. Mitchell