World Breastfeeding Week Observed with a Series of Activities in The Gambia

The Gambia has joined the rest of the international community to observe World Breastfeeding Week with a series of activities.

ZIMBABWE: Low Breastfeeding Rates Threaten Prevention of Mother-to-child HIV Transmission Efforts

Health and nutrition experts in Zimbabwe are worried that one of the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rates in the region could have a negative impact on the country’s prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) program.

Treating Tongue Tie Could Help More Babies Breastfeed

When the connective tissue under a newborn’s tongue is too tight, it prevents the baby from being able to breastfeed properly. A simple surgical snip can fix the problem, but many doctors do not perform the procedure. Science Brief thanks to EurekAlert. Read...

New Research Reveals First-time Mums have the Most Questions Five Months And One Week After Giving Birth

New research released today has shown that, after the understandable flurry in the first eight weeks of motherhood, the period when first-time mums have the most questions about their babies’ development can be pin-pointed to five months and one week...

Seychelles Hospital Seeking “baby-friendly” Status

The Seychelles Health Ministry has launched a committee to ensure that Victoria Hospital maternity unit is certified by the World Health Organization as baby friendly.

Ethiopia has Launched a Breastfeeding Campaign Aimed At Saving Newborn Babies

Ethiopia has launched a breastfeeding campaign which is aimed at saving newborn babies. This is the first time that the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO and other partners are joining over 120 countries worldwide to mark World Breastfeeding Week...

Angelina Jolie Lends Support to Breastfeeding

Angelina Jolie has appeared on the front cover of a magazine apparently breastfeeding one of her new twin babies. A picture of the actress on the front of the November issue of the magazine shows Jolie with her top partially opened and a baby’s...

Teen Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant Again?

Rumor has it that Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant once again, just three months after giving birth to her first child.

U.K. Department of Health Launches Campaign to Address Inequalities in Breastfeeding

This National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (NBAW) the Department of Health is encouraging young mothers from low-income backgrounds to access support that will help them to breastfeed for longer. Breastfeeding is a major public health issue in today’s...