breastfeeding

Breastfeeding for 2 months cuts the risk of SIDS in half: Study

A new international study finds that breastfeeding for just two months cuts a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) almost in half.

HEALTH / Awareness on breastfeeding

According to World Health Organisation's (WHO) calculations, every year, the untimely death of 15 lakh children can be prevented if they are only breast fed during the first six months after birth.

How to make nursing easy for moms

Parenting is not a solo task but requires additional help from the father and extended help from relatives to ensure that the mother receives proper nutrition.

How mothers benefit from breastfeeding

The Daily Star looks into the benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and how new moms perceive it.

Easy breastfeeding techniques for new mothers

At the core of the unique bond between mother and child remains the intimate touch when the mother takes to her bosom the newborn for breastfeeding.

Explore the benefits of breastfeeding

The scales have been tipped in favour of breastfeeding for a long time. Needless to say the associated benefits have been explored as well.

Breast feeding ‘linked to higher IQ’

A long-term study points to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence

November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017

Breastfeeding for 2 months cuts the risk of SIDS in half: Study

A new international study finds that breastfeeding for just two months cuts a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) almost in half.

October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015

Awareness on breastfeeding

According to World Health Organisation's (WHO) calculations, every year, the untimely death of 15 lakh children can be prevented if they are only breast fed during the first six months after birth.

August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015

How to make nursing easy for moms

Parenting is not a solo task but requires additional help from the father and extended help from relatives to ensure that the mother receives proper nutrition.

August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015

How mothers benefit from breastfeeding

The Daily Star looks into the benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and how new moms perceive it.

August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015

Easy breastfeeding techniques for new mothers

At the core of the unique bond between mother and child remains the intimate touch when the mother takes to her bosom the newborn for breastfeeding.

August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015

Explore the benefits of breastfeeding

The scales have been tipped in favour of breastfeeding for a long time. Needless to say the associated benefits have been explored as well.

March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015

Breast feeding ‘linked to higher IQ’

A long-term study points to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence