Women with young children lose interest in politics Four years later, women are still less interested than before they had children. Does the same happen to the partner?
Children who are exclusively breastfed lack iodine Three-month-old babies who are exclusively breastfed have too little iodine, a new study shows.
Why do some consider public breastfeeding as inappropriate? Norwegian researchers warn against increasing puritanism and less rights for mothers.
Breast milk is safe Breast milk contains contaminants. But a thorough analysis of relevant research shows that the benefits of breastfeeding clearly outweigh the potential risks.
Limit exclusive breastfeeding to four months Scientists used to think that babies could thrive on nothing but breast milk for their first six months. Now experts are calling for the introduction of solid foods from the age of four months to avoid delays in development of the infant’s brain and nervous system.