As the obesity epidemic continues to grow causing staggering health impacts, researchers continue to try to get to the bottom of what is causing the fat fad. While it may seem like an unusual link, new research suggests that babies … Read More
Asthma is a lifetime affliction for some, but a dietary behavior that begins in the first days of life could have an impact on preventing it altogether. A new study found that babies who are breastfed in their first months … Read More
Procreation made existence on this planet possible. At one time, and even still for some people, it is probably the single most important goal. There are reality television shows based around this concept, and multiple births make front page news. … Read More
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial things mothers can do to nurture and nourish babies. Most health agencies recommend that when biologically feasible, women should breastfeed babies exclusively for the first six months. The benefits of breastfeeding … Read More
Cesarean deliveries are at an all-time high in the U.S. and are expected to keep increasing. Nearly one in three babies are now delivered surgically. While the procedure leads to better health outcomes for some mothers and infants who face … Read More
To all of you pregnant and new moms out there, have you been weighing the important decision of whether or not to breastfeed your precious new arrival? Well, researchers suggest that you shouldn’t lose any sleep over it…literally. A new … Read More
Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is currently the leading cause of preventable birth defects. It increases the risk of bearing a child with lifelong physical and mental disabilities, and yet many pregnant women continue to drink. Each year, one in … Read More
Waaaaaaaaah! Is that a fussy baby? If your little one seems to be crying all day and night, he might have colic, a condition in which babies cry excessively. Although infants will eventually outgrow colic, most parents are willing to … Read More
