Hospitals Safer Than Homes for Births

A new analysis suggests that giving birth in a hospital is considerably safer than having a baby at home or in a birthing center. Researchers analyzed data collected by the...

Delivering Hope is a labour of love

For some women it will be a day of celebrating achievements. For many others, though, International Women’s Day will offer no respite from the absence of even the mos...

Correlations between Incubation and Babywearing Inspires Award Winning Babywearing Product Manufacturer Lucky Baby to Introduce their Latest Baby Carrier

Acclaimed baby-wearing product manufacturer Lucky Baby is expected to introduce ‘Side Plus – All Mesh’ in the USA. This innovation from the award winning ...

Most infant deaths in India occur on first day of birth

In spite of reducing child mortality, deaths of infants in India on the first day of birth is still way too high and likely to hamper it from achieving the millennium devel...

Breastfeeding may boost IQ in babies

Children who are breastfed score higher on IQ tests and perform better in school, scientists say.

A new study by sociologists at Brigham Young University pinpoints ...

Q&A with Joy Lawn: Kangaroo Mother Care

A mother’s touch really cam save a child’s life. That’s the claim behind Kangaroo Mother Care. It’s when a pre-term or low weight baby is literally ...

UN urges Portugal to improve breastfeeding practices

IBFAN Portugal, one of the most recent members to join the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), is upping its efforts to improve the promotion and support of bre...

Two N.S. restaurants become breastfeeding friendly

A Nova Scotian restaurant is inviting mom and baby to dine in a breastfeeding friendly environment.

Moms at Flavor restaurant in Sydney, N.S. feel comfortable shari...

Probiotics May Ease Stomach Upset in Babies

A new clinical trial suggests that a daily dose of a Probiotic may ease digestive upset in babies.

Italian researchers randomly assigned 468 infants less than a wee...