Is wet nursing still practiced? Yes, but it's not common. Discover why some women still nurse other people's babies and the ...

A new mother is feeling overwhelmed about her mother-in-law’s advice on how to feed her baby. In a post on Reddit, the woman explained that her child’s grandmother insists on her feeding him a “stick ...

Breastfeeding until at least six months helps babies to fight off infections and reduces chronic inflammation, according to a new study. And better understanding the way specific nutrients in breast ...

Whooping cough, an illness caused by the pertussis bacteria, can cause severe respiratory symptoms and even death in young infants. In 2010, nearly 6,000 cases of whooping cough (including 10 deaths) ...

An expert says parents should 'trust their instincts' and remember which foods should never be given to a young child ...