New research suggests that infant girls fed soy formula are more likely to develop severe menstrual pain as young adults. The finding adds to the growing body of literature that suggests exposure to ...

Breast, bottle, whatever: How You Feed is a shame-free series on how babies eat. “Whenever someone tries to make the argument that, ‘it’s just about making sure babies are fed; it’s just about making ...

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is right to want to promote breastfeeding, but his administration’s “Latch On NYC” campaign is an exercise in excess. First announced in May, the campaign is ...

You should not feel guilt or shame about offering formula; the most important consideration is making sure your baby is fed. Credit...Caroline Tompkins for The New York Times Supported by By Susan ...

Just as people have been panic-buying more toilet paper, bread and meat than they need, infant formula has been flying off retailers’ shelves since the novel coronavirus began spreading around the ...

New parents face many challenges when caring for a newborn, from sleep deprivation to mental health. However, the one that incites the most conversations — good and bad — surrounds the choice to ...

Feeding your baby is one of the most important (and rewarding) parts of being a new parent – but let’s be honest, it doesn’t ...

As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my newborn. I knew all about the research on how an infant’s diet can affect both ...

Whether you are a first-time parent or on baby number three, there are lots of reasons you might be thinking of formula feeding your baby – either exclusively or alongside breast milk. Choosing the ...