Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More support for moms who choose to breastfeed past one year is a good thing. But some say the AAP's new policy is out of touch ...

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 ...

The main takeaway from a recent US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) update on breastfeeding interventions is that a lack of support at the primary care level, compounded by societal barriers, ...

After enduring pregnancy and childbirth, many new mothers experience an additional challenge –– breastfeeding. Hoping to make it easier for mothers to feed their babies, Cornell alum Max Spivak ’07 ...

Breastfeeding should not be painful for us mums, so if you’re finding it an uncomfortable experience, it’s important to find what the problem is to make it a smoother experience for both you and your ...

Depression, both before or during pregnancy, is associated with lower likelihood of breastfeeding initiation and maintenance and greater likelihood of breastfeeding problems, according to a cohort ...

With all the “how to” health advice videos flooding social media feeds, it’s becoming harder to separate fact from fiction. This confusion is especially common when it comes to pregnancy tips—like the ...

Many of the recommendations in the new policy statement released on June 27 are similar to the group’s previous guidance. For example, the AAP still recommends mothers breastfeed exclusively for the ...

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 ...