Breastfeeding a single baby can appear to be a daunting task, but what about moms who have more than one baby to feed? Moms of multiples have numerous questions about breastfeeding. Barbara Carr, M.D., neonatologist and medical...

August is National Breastfeeding Month. The United States Breastfeeding Committee started this annual celebration in 2011 to highlight the many benefits of breastfeeding and encourage support for mothers. To mark the occasion, we want to begin our breast milk series with some interesting facts.

Just ahead of National Breastfeeding Month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released an updated policy statement, which includes a recommendation to support parents who choose to breastfeed their infant to age 2. While the AAP has long recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, further support is needed for those who wish to continue up to a year and beyond.

There is hope for expectant and new moms who have gone through treatment for breast cancer and wish to breastfeed, though it doesn’t come without obstacles.

While breastfeeding your first and second baby can be similar experiences, there will likely be differences.

Breastfeeding is known to provide invaluable benefits for babies, but it also enhances the health of the mother.

When considering taking medication, nursing parents likely have many questions related to how it will affect their baby. When it comes to breastfeeding, “the good news is most medications are fairly ‘safe,' meaning there haven't...

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. As the nation’s largest group of maternal-fetal medicine and OB/GYN hospitalist providers, we are dedicated to improving outcomes for our patients and their babies. We spoke with Barbara Carr, M.D., neonatologist and Corporate Medical Director at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, about what moms should know about breastfeeding. Dr. Carr is also the medica ...

Breast milk offers excellent nutrition and protection from illnesses and diseases for all babies. It is considered even more important for premature babies who come into the world requiring much more care than full-term newborns....

Breastfeeding is often a blissful experience, but it sometimes comes with discomforts like nipple thrush.