#breastfeeding

#breastfeeding

These figures matter because breast milk is more than a source of calories. It maintains the ideal balance of nutrients while delivering a vast array of bioactive compounds that shape your child's growth and development. Among these compounds are human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), complex sugars that rank as the third most abundant solid component in breast milk, surpassed only by lactose and lipids.

The US rapper has been advocating for formula feeding - and six years after having my baby, I don't feel an ounce of guilt about my own decision to reach for the bottle

Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere, she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. I remember thinking: That's how I'll lose weight for my wedding next year.' When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate.

Breast milk is more than food. It is a complete source of nourishment designed specifically for each baby's needs.

A new wireless device for breastfeeding mothers measures milk intake, easing anxiety about infant feeding and addressing critical concerns about ensuring adequate milk consumption.

Breastfeeding can contribute to gas in infants due to factors like an immature digestive system and the mother's dietary choices.