I was drawn to baby-led weaning in part because, as a sometime health reporter, I was concerned about childhood obesity. Baby ...

and UNICEF recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life. This means feeding the infant only ...

A YOUNG mum who still breastfeeds her three-year-old has hit back at the haters who say it’s unhealthy. Madison Simpson, from ...

‘To hand-express, start by warming up your breasts,’ says Brown. ‘A gentle massage can allow milk to flow more freely. You’ll want to position your thumb and index finger slightly behind your nipple ...

A recent study out of Sweden has found that feeding your baby a diverse diet consisting of a certain number of foods can ...

The oxytocin system – which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby – may be affected ...

Butter is the latest in a long line of beliefs about certain foods making babies sleep longer at night. It was once thought ...

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Breastfeeding mothers with postnatal depression show disruptions in oxytocin systems, impacting bonding and milk release.