Pregnancy - Lactation
Breast Feeding Helps Prevent a Variety of Diseases
Tracie Potts reports there's new evidence on the importance of breast feeding to the health of newborns.
Breast Feeding Helps Prevent a Variety of Diseases
Tracie Potts reports there's new evidence on the importance of breast feeding to the health of newborns.
Breastfeeding Has Major Benefits
It's Breast Feeding Week in August, and advocacy groups are speaking out about its benefits.
Breastfeeding May Stave off Metabolic Syndrome
Breastfeeding may provide significant long-term health benefits for women by protecting against metabolic syndrome.
6 Months of Breastfeeding is Good for Baby
At least 4-6 months of breastfeeding is found to be beneficial to babies' health.
Chef Makes Cheese from Wife's Breast Milk
Chef makes cheese from wife's breast milk.
Gestational Breast Cancer Can Be Deadly to Women
A study finds women diagnosed with breast cancer during the year after giving birth are 48% more likely to die from the diease.
AIDS Drugs Prevent Transmission Through Breast Milk
A combination of AIDS drugs given to pregnant and nursing mothers prevented transmission of HIV to their babies 99% of the time.
Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Postnatal yoga can help a new mom relax and recharge. Classes are designed to strengthen areas affected by pregnancy as well as muscles taxed by having a newborn.
Pediatric experts are recommending newborns get double the amount of Vitamin D they currently receive.
