Articles for Tag: "breastfeeding"

Benefits of breastfeeding 
Benefits of breastfeeding
Dr. Andrea Kane, pediatrician with Advocate Medical Group, discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mom.
Hospitals taking big steps to be more ‘Baby Friendly’  Featured
Hospitals taking big steps to be more ‘Baby Friendly’
You may have heard the national stories about hospitals becoming more ‘Baby Friendly,’ but what does that mean? Here’s what you should know.
Breast milk donors give boost to Chicago’s at-risk infants  Featured
Breast milk donors give boost to Chicago’s at-risk infants
Like wet nurses of old, Illinois’ first milk bank provides for babies at risk.
Should new moms combine breastfeeding and formula? 
Should new moms combine breastfeeding and formula?
New research says adding tiny amounts of formula during a newborn’s first days of life, along with breastfeeding, could have long-term health benefits for babies.
Breastfeeding is on the rise 
Breastfeeding is on the rise
More and more U.S. moms are choosing to breastfeed their babies.