Breastfeeding

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.

Shamed For Breastfeeding In Public, She 'Covered Up' In The Best Way Ever

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday August 10, 2018

People, mothers have had enough of your shaming them for nursing their babies in public. So, if you find it hard to refrain yourself from urging a breastfeeding mother to "cover up", see what this Texas mom did. Her response after being asked to cover up while feeding her baby has got the Internet cheering for her.

World Breastfeeding Week: 7 Foods That May Naturally Improve Milk Production

Food | Sushmita Sengupta | Friday August 10, 2018

The first week of August is recognised as the World Breastfeeding Week. The social campaign was designed to spread awareness about breastfeeding; the dos and don'ts nursing mothers should keep in mind to ensure that their child receives the best nutrition.

World Breastfeeding Week 2018: 5 Times Nursing In Public Created Controversy

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Monday August 6, 2018

World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to nursing mothers and to raise awareness about the significance breast milk in an infant's life. However, several mothers have courted controversies for either breastfeeding their babies in public or for sharing pictures show them nursing. Here's how they've handled the hate, shut down trolls and led the way t...

World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Here's How You Should Pump Breastmilk Correctly And Safely

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday August 3, 2018

World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Pumping breast milk helps mothers maintain an adequate supply for the baby. Read here to know how you can pump breastmilk correctly and safely.

World Breastfeeding Week: 8 Reasons Why You Must Breastfeed Your Baby Within The First Hour Of Birth

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday August 2, 2018

World Breastfeeding Week: While breastfeeding is extremely important for the baby's health, recent study shows that 3 in 5 babies are not breastfed within the first hour of birth. Here's why you must breastfeed your baby within the first hour of birth.