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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For mom Angela Slaven, breastfeeding didn't come easy. "I wanted to breastfeed really bad and when I had him I wasn't able to," she said. After struggling with her first ...

Breastfeeding may significantly lower the likelihood women experience depression and anxiety 10 years after giving birth.Researchers also observed a dose-response relationship, as women who breastfed ...

Breastfeeding holds many benefits for growing babies and also for mothers. One big question new mothers have to decide is whether breastfeeding is the best option for them and their newborn baby after ...

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Breastmilk is a strong source of nutrition for babies, yet only about 1 in 4 infants get it exclusively, according to the CDC. August kicks off with World Breastfeed Week. It is a question moms-to-be ...

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A few months ago, my husband introduced me to the work of Simon Sinek. He is author of “Start With Why” and has one of the top three TED Talks with more 62 million views. His theory is the most ...

As National Breastfeeding Month begins, a new survey reveals that nursing parents lack the support, infrastructure, and information they need to meet both American Academy of Pediatrics' ...

If a mom chooses to breastfeed, there are breastfeeding benefits for both mom and baby. Chrisie Rosenthal, a certified lactation consultant with The Lactation Network, shared eight breastfeeding ...