Breastfeeding

This Nutrient Supplement Can Boost Breastfed Premature Babies' Growth

Health | IANS | Tuesday March 12, 2019

All babies lose about 10 per cent weight soon after birth, through water loss. Breast milk alone does not always meet the dietary needs of vulnerable babies, born before 37 weeks, with about half failing to grow properly.

Work Out Plan For Breastfeeding Facility In Public Areas: Court To Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 14, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, AAP government and other local authorities here to together work out a plan for providing separate rooms in public places and buildings for mothers to breastfeed in privacy

Are You A Lefty Or Righty? This Could Determine Your Handedness

Health | IANS | Wednesday January 9, 2019

The study, from the University of Washington, suggests that the prevalence of left-handedness is lower among breastfed infants.

Hyderabad Cop On Maternity Leave, Breastfeeds Baby Left By Drunk Mother

Hyderabad News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Tuesday January 1, 2019

The mother of the baby claimed that she had forgotten the area where she had given the baby to the man as she was drunk at that time.

Rachel McAdams Wears Breast Pump For Stunning Photoshoot. Pic Is Viral

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Thursday December 20, 2018

Rachel McAdams was recently photographed on the cover of the fashion magazine Girls. Girls. Girls. wearing Versace couture, Bulgari diamonds - and a breast pump. The stunning image has gone viral.

Kolkata Mall's Apology After Stinker For Breastfeeding Mom Provokes Anger

Kolkata News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited By Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday November 29, 2018

A mall in Kolkata was forced to issue what it called an unconditional apology after its social media team rudely asked a woman to do her "home chores at home" as she complained about the lack of a place to breastfeed her baby, provoking a huge backlash online.

Flight Attendant Breastfeeds Baby After Mum Runs Out Of Formula Mid-Air

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday November 12, 2018

A flight attendant in the Philippines has won hearts after she stepped in to feed a crying baby during a flight.

Breastfeeding May Contribute To Good Gut Bacteria Formation In Babies: Study

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday October 29, 2018

According to a study published in the journal Nature, breastfeeding plays a crucial role in providing good gut bacteria to babies until the age of two-and-a-half years with a little change after this point

Breastfeeding May Lower Risk of High BP: 5 Foods To Increase Production Of Breast Milk 

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday October 25, 2018

Hypertension is relatively common in pregnancy, the study noted

Breastfeeding Is Not Solely Responsible For Infant's Health And Well-Being

Health | ANI | Wednesday September 26, 2018

Breastfeeding is not always practical and may not produce the health benefits mothers hope for, yet the "breast is best" message is so strong that it can create undue stress and feelings of inadequacy for mothers who are unable to breastfeed.

3 Indian Women Selected As Facebook Global Community Leaders

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 24, 2018

Adhunika Prakash, who founded non-profit Breastfeeding Support for Indian Moms in Pune, was on Monday selected among five global leaders for $1 million award each by Facebook as part of its Community Leadership Programme.

Fish-Rich Diets May Boost Brain Development In Babies

Health | ANI | Friday September 21, 2018

A mother's diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding is the main way that valuable long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids become available to a fetus and infant brain during the period of maximum brain growth.

Mother Breastfeeds Baby In Between Running Tough Mountain Race. Here's Why

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 10, 2018

Sophie Power completed the Ultra trail of Mont-Blanc (UTMB), the notorious 170km long mountain trail race whilst taking breaks to breastfeed her three-month-old son Cormac. The 36-year-old mum of two took 43 hours to cover the highly demanding event and was keen to send out a message of inclusion for mothers of infants.

'What's The World Come To,' Asks Breastfeeding Mum Forced To Stand On London Train

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Thursday September 6, 2018

Kate Hitchens, a breastfeeding mother who was forced to stand on a packed train after nobody offered her a seat, has written about her experience in an angry Instagram post.

Argentinian Police Officer Who Breastfed Someone's Hungry Baby Promoted

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Tuesday August 21, 2018

Celeste Ayala, a police officer in Argentina, is being hailed a hero for stepping up to care for a malnourished baby by breastfeeding him.