For pumping to be more sustainable, Nichelle says the changes have to be systemic: paid parental leave and universal coverage of lactation care by qualified professionals. “Right now, insurance ...

JCSU is trying to bring more diversity into the lactation consultant field not only to benefit the health of the mother, but also the baby. Personal experience drew 34-year-old Afton Jones to the ...

The Ministry of Health has adopted a baby-friendly community initiative to promote, protect and support breastfeeding. Under the programme, community health promoters walk through villages, teaching ...

When you start breastfeeding, you probably don’t have a timeline in mind of how long you’re going to do it. You’re just trying to make it through the sore nipples, sleeplessness, and marathon nursing ...

A new educational game simulates real breastfeeding complications, helping nurses learn how to spot and manage fungal nipple infections that can cause pain and early weaning. Study: Serious game ...