Feeding a baby born by caesarean section milk containing a tiny bit of their mother’s poo introduces beneficial microbes to their gut, according to a clinical trial. The approach might one day help to ...

Pediatrician Dr. Mohit Sethi explains that babies may seem hungry after feeding due to incomplete milk intake. Foremilk, the ...

*See note on basic assumptions below. Letting babies "cry it out" is an idea that has been around since at least the 1880s when the field of medicine was in a hullaballoo about germs and transmitting ...

IN A TALK she gave in 2016, Katie Hinde, a biologist from Arizona State University, lamented how little scientific attention was commanded by breast milk. Up until that point, she said, both wine and ...

New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or ...

Breast milk is the first "super food" for many babies. Full of vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds, it helps build the young immune system and is widely considered the optimal source of ...

Kids are born with practically immune support. They build their immunity as they age, hence parents have to take many ...

SAN ANTONIO – Breast milk is often called liquid gold — not just for its nutritional value but for its ability to save lives. Thousands of ounces of donated breast milk are quietly flowing through San ...

NEW YORK, NY -- For new moms, the pressure to give their children the best nutrition possible can be overwhelming. Many are told they should breast feed, but for some, that isn't possible. Now, a new ...

Feeding a premature baby can feel challenging, but with the right approach and guidance, it becomes a rewarding journey. Here ...