Breast-feeding study sheds light on benefits for babies

A new study looked at the impact of breast-feeding on vocabulary, problem-solving, hyperactivity and more

• Mar 27, 2017

Mother sues Minneapolis hospital after newborn mixup

Tammy Van Dyke is seeking more than $50,000 in damages after her baby was placed in the wrong bassinet and taken to another new mother’s room to be breastfed

• Dec 7, 2016

Alanis Morissette breastfeeds in her “I voted” sticker

Alanis Morissette isn't letting motherhood get in the way of voting -- or vice versa

• Nov 3, 2016

Olivia Wilde shares breastfeeding photo

Olivia Wilde shared a motherly moment with her Instagram followers

• Oct 25, 2016

28 days of breast-feeding boosts preemies' brains

Breast milk in the weeks after birth is linked to bigger brains and a higher IQ in a new study

• Jul 29, 2016

Breast pumps are getting a much-needed makeover

Some startups are aiming to help nursing moms pump breast milk more easily

• Jun 30, 2016

Cops: Man tried to shoot at breastfeeding wife

Police allege the 28-year-old Minneapolis man was upset the woman was spending more time with the child than him

• Feb 19, 2016

Study: Breastfeeding could save 800,000 lives a year

"We want to encourage breastfeeding but I've also seen patients in tears who can't do it"

• Jan 28, 2016

Rare case of scurvy seen in infant fed almond milk

Doctors report "new and severe complication" from unusual choice of baby formula

• Jan 18, 2016

Breast-feeding may cut moms' risk of type 2 diabetes

For women who experienced gestational diabetes, breast-feeding may offer some protective benefits

• Nov 24, 2015

Doctors call for warnings on pot use during pregnancy

The American Medical Association wants marijuana to come with new warning labels

• Nov 17, 2015

Hospitals offer more breastfeeding help for new moms

A growing number of U.S. babies are born in "baby friendly" hospitals

• Oct 6, 2015

Alyssa Milano gets candid about breastfeeding daughter

Milano has received both support and backlash for posting pictures of herself breastfeeding her 1-year-old daughter, Elizabella

• Sep 9, 2015

What's best for the baby? Better ask; here's why

Study finds doctors, nurses, family members and the media aren't always giving new moms the right advice on how to care for infants

• Jul 27, 2015

Adult health craze for human breast milk poses risks

Doctors say the supposed health benefits are bunk and the risks are very real

• Jun 18, 2015

Breast-feeding may lower risk of childhood leukemia

Researchers have discovered another health benefit of nursing babies

• Jun 2, 2015

Fewer hospitals offer new moms free baby formula

Many maternity wards drop the freebies with mothers' and babies' health in mind

• May 25, 2015

Carrie-Anne Moss on a "Matrix" reboot: "No way"

Actress tells CBS News about her new Netflix show, the documentary "Milky Way" and her time on the "Matrix" trilogy

• May 6, 2015

Breastfeeding may change women's breast cancer risk

Study finds new evidence that breastfeeding could benefit a mother's health

• Apr 29, 2015

Online breast milk often contaminated by cow's milk

Women increasingly are turning to the Internet to buy breast milk for their newborns, but new research finds it's not always pure

• Apr 6, 2015

Breastfed babies have higher IQ, income in adulthood

New study finds the benefits of breastfeeding last long after a baby grows up

• Mar 18, 2015