“[Extended breastfeeding] is not biologically strange, it’s culturally unfamiliar,” Shinnai Visser tells PEOPLE ...

New mums have welcomed an impressive rise in breastfeeding rates in one of England's poorest cities.

The British Pharmacological Society has called for clearer, evidence-based guidance on medication use during pregnancy and ...

August 25 th began Black Breastfeeding Week—a time dedicated to highlighting the racial disparities in breastfeeding rates. Black Breastfeeding Week takes place at the end of August, which is National ...

When it comes to making parenting decisions, it’s not always clear cut what’s the best choice. How you feed your baby can feel like one of these gray areas. During your pregnancy, you may have read ...

Choosing to breastfeed or bottle-feed is a personal decision. It’s one of the first important decisions you’ll make as a new parent. Both have pros and cons. Over the years, the issue has been ...

"This legislation builds on efforts to support breastfeeding nationwide," according to the congresswoman behind it.

A mom avoided the doctor because she was worried about being “shamed” for breastfeeding her 3-year-old son — and it turned ...

Some people lose weight when breastfeeding, possibly due to the extra calories the body uses to produce milk. Many factors can impact a person’s weight, and some people do not lose weight while ...