Babies Still Put at Risk of Sudden Death: Study
(Reuters) – Parents in the United States changed how they put their infants to sleep after a campaign to prevent sudden infant death, but the decrease in babies dying has stabilized in recent years and...
View ArticleMom’s obesity tied to kids’ autism, development
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new study of mothers and children in California finds that kids born to obese women are more likely to be diagnosed with autism or related...
View ArticleHospitals pressured to end free baby formula
By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New parents leaving U.S. hospitals often take home a corporate gift along with their babies: a tote bag filled with infant formula. Consumer advocates want to end...
View ArticleMom’s caffeine not linked to infant sleep problems
(Reuters) – A baby’s sleep may not suffer just because its mother likes a daily cup or two of coffee, according to a Brazilian study based on nearly 900 new mothers. Studies over the years have come to...
View Article6 Breastfeeding Tips for Moms Who Want to Stay the Course
This article originally appeared on WebMD Many moms who want to breastfeed exclusively for three months or longer fall short of meeting this goal, a new study shows. More than 85% of new moms said they...
View ArticleBabies Must Sleep in a Safe Space! Mother Accidentally Smothered Her Infant
This article originally appeared on HuffingtonPost Toni Annette Medrano has been charged with manslaughter in the death of her infant son. She allegedly smothered the 3-week-old boy on the couch...
View ArticleRethinking Food Access for Infants
By Kimberly Seals Allers For years, we’ve explored (and debated) the concept of food deserts. Call it what you like, one thing is certain—there are clear disparities in access and availability to...
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