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responsive parenting intervention results in lower bmi’s through age 3 | source: national institutes of health (nih)

A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that first-time moms who responded appropriately to cues for hunger, feeding, and other […]

breastfed babies less likely to have obesity | source: american academy of pediatrics

Breastfeeding has long since been known to have many benefits for both mom and baby, including but not limited to less ear infections and respiratory […]

having a baby? here’s how to meet your breastfeeding goals | source: us news and world report

Countless studies have shown the benefits and importance of breastfeeding for both moms and babies, including lowering risk of asthma, obesity, and diabetes in babies […]

black women often face an uphill climb with breastfeeding. here’s how four moms are coping. | source: the washington post

Women of color are often the least likely to begin and continue breastfeeding their babies due to a lack of education, resources, and support from […]

Southern Connecticut State University Becomes First Breastfeeding-Friendly Campus in the US | Source: New Haven Register

After a year of hard work by Michele Vancour, Director of Faculty Development and Professor of Public Health at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) and […]