Breastfeeding holds many benefits for growing babies and also for mothers. One big question new mothers have to decide is whether breastfeeding is the best option for them and their newborn baby after ...

Every time I have a new baby, I find my life is consumed with how to feed the tiny precious thing I’ve been entrusted with. I have experienced the gamut: My first was mostly formula fed; I’ve powered ...

A new baby in the family is something to celebrate, and it can be fun to shop for baby toys and cute little outfits. However, one of the best ways to welcome babies is to be sure they are getting ...

For new moms who choose to breastfeed, figuring out a breastfeeding position that works for both mom and baby might be a challenge. Chrisie Rosenthal, a certified lactation consultant with The ...

You face a knot of emotions when you stop breastfeeding: relief, sadness, and a sharp twinge of guilt. That guilt is common ...

Having a baby who seems to hate breastfeeding can make you feel like the worst mom ever. After imagining quiet moments of holding your sweet baby close and peacefully nursing, a screaming, red-faced ...

Readers discuss a guest essay asserting that formula promotes marriage equality. Also: Ethics and the Supreme Court.

That first year of life, your baby will hit so many milestones: their first smile, their first coo, their first wave, and maybe even those first steps. But just as important as all these monumental ...

Many babies don't need a bedtime feeding after 6 to 9 months but may still find comfort in the routine. Gradually moving the feeding to an earlier part of the bedtime routine helps your baby learn to ...

A few days ago I was sitting outside Whole Foods in Sebastopol watching a young mother wrangle her nursing baby and a toddler. A patron sitting nearby wasn’t keeping a good eye on their friendly but ...