Wondering when it’s safe to give solid foods to your baby? Pediatrician Kimberly Churbock, MD, answers this question from our series, The Short Answer.
Breastfeeding: How to Establish a Good Milk Supply (Infographic)
Worried about having enough milk for your new baby? Get off to a good start with these tips from Cleveland Clinic lactation consultant Suzanne Forsgren, RN, BSN, IBCLC.
Surprising Way You Can Shed that Pregnancy Weight Fast
What’s the most effective way to lose post-pregnancy weight short of hiring a full-time chef? Breastfeeding combined with exercise.
Does Your Baby Have Jaundice? When You Should Worry
Neonatal jaundice is not preventable, but it isn’t always a cause for concern. Know the difference between mild cases and severe cases that require a doctor’s attention.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby May Reduce Childhood Leukemia Risk
Hands down, a mother’s breast milk is the best food for baby. Breast milk is always available, helps your baby’s brain to develop and keeps your baby healthy through adulthood. Now a new study shows that there may be another solid reason to strongly consider breastfeeding your child: protection against childhood leukemia. A new Israeli study finds … Read More
How to Store Your Breast Milk Safely
There’s no use crying over spilled milk. But, with the proper planning, you can prevent wasting any breast milk you’ve pumped to nourish your little one. How long is it good? What containers should I store it in? What’s the best way to thaw it? We’ve got all of your questions covered. [Tweet “How to … Read More
Study: Most Breast Milk Sold Online Contaminated
If you’re tempted to buy breast milk for your baby over the Internet, beware: There’s a good chance it’s not safe to drink. A study shows most of the milk sold online may be contaminated and could make your baby sick. A new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which appears in the November … Read More