Breastfeeding

Natural-Term Breastfeeding No Longer Under Wraps

Breastfeeding older children may still be a taboo topic, but back in the 1990s it was radical stuff.

March 22, 2017 1

Lying Down to Breastfeed: Mother and Baby Sleep Position

How does a mother protect her baby when breastfeeding lying down?

March 21, 2017 8

Help! My Baby Won’t Let Go

How can I get my baby to let go of my breast when I have nursed her to sleep?

March 17, 2017 7

Safe Sleep Guide for Breastfeeding Families

Worried about whether it is safe to sleep near your baby? This guide may help you decide on the sleep arrangement that's right for you.

March 15, 2017 7

Will My Baby Sleep More If I Wean Her?

There is a lot of pressure on parents to get their baby sleeping through the night as soon as possible

March 15, 2017 7

Sleep Like a Baby

Clearly parents have nighttime needs for sufficient sleep themselves.

March 14, 2017 8

SIDS: Risks and Realities

If we want to decrease risk of SIDS events, then we must ensure infants are in the best possible situation to support breathing and arousability.

March 13, 2017 5

What Is Normal Infant Sleep?

Parents are anxious and often fear dire consequences if their child doesn’t get enough sleep. Mother-baby experts take a look at what counts as 'normal.'

March 10, 2017 9

Breastfeeding Mothers Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Losing weight and gaining protection.

February 14, 2017 3

When Helping Hurts

How can breastfeeding supporters better empower the mothers they seek to help?

February 13, 2017 2

Breastfeeding Disparities and Implications for the Life Course

An approach to address racial disparities in birth outcomes with a specific focus on breastfeeding practices to provide culturally competent care using the Life Course Theory as a framework in the North Carolina Perinatal Health Strategic Plan.