Breastfeeding

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.

World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Lisa Haydon, Padma Lakshmi And 5 Other Celeb Mums Who Proudly Posted Pics

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Thursday August 2, 2018

In a bid to promote breastfeeding, explain its importance and support nursing mothers all over the world, the first week of August is celebrated as World Breastfeeding week. So, to honour World Breastfeeding week, here are seven celeb mamas who have encouraged breastfeeding by sharing their pictures.

World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Benefits Of Breastfeeding For Baby And Mother

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday August 2, 2018

On the occasion of World Breasfeeding Week 2018, we talk about the numerous health benefits of breastmilk for the baby and how breastfeeding benefits the mother.

World Breastfeeding Week: Can Breastfeeding Help You Lose Post-Pregnancy Weight? Here's What You Need To Know

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday August 1, 2018

World Breastfeeding Week: Every year, August 1 to August 7 is celebrated as World Breastfeeding Week. Here's how breastfeeding can induce post-pregnancy weight loss.

High Court Seeks Authorities' Response On Public Breastfeeding Spaces

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 19, 2018

The Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the Centre, AAP government and civic authorities in New Delhi on providing facilities to mothers to breastfeed in public places.