Most parents associate diabetes with adults, middle-aged, overweight, sedentary. So when a newborn is diagnosed with neonatal diabetes, the shock is understandable. This rare condition, typically ...
As a pediatrician, she helped elevate breastfeeding from a medical afterthought to a specialty of its own. As a mother of nine, she practiced what she preached. By Michael S. Rosenwald Ruth A.
Breastfeeding alone can reduce infant mortality from preventable causes by up to 13%, according to the Ministry of Health. Although 94.3% of pregnant women express a desire to breastfeed, less than ...
The early days of motherhood feel like walking through fog, filled with advice, judgment, and emotions. For many new mothers, breastfeeding becomes one of the most emotionally charged experiences, ...
Pregnancy and semaglutide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss — don’t mix. But what about breastfeeding? Women should stop taking ...
The benefits of breastfeeding are widely recognised, and many women find it an enjoyable and bonding experience. Women also often face challenges that can make it difficult to breastfeed, such as sore ...