Breastfeeding

Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds

Children who were exclusively breastfed had an 82% higher risk in the first year, 62% at age two, and 54% at age three.

Newborn breastfed babies usually nurse 10 to 12 times a day, and generally about every two hours from the start of one breastfeeding session to the start of the next
You do not feed according to a clock alone, but according to the baby

Not necessarily every three hours: The truth parents must know about baby feeding

Avivit Myasnikov and her daughter

The problem almost no one talks about after childbirth – and the new solution coming to the market

Almog, Roi and Kochav

Adding light: From a fragile beginning to giving life to others


Infant cries prompt breast milk release, new discovery shows

Researchers found that once prompted, this flood of hormones continues for about five minutes before tapering off.

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow

What postpartum depression medications can you take while breastfeeding?

Discover safe medications for breastfeeding women dealing with postpartum depression. Don't let fear hold you back from seeking help.


Maolac combines AI with breastmilk to make tummies feel better

With its new products, the Israeli company hopes to make a lasting impact on the immune-boosting food market.

 Baby bottle with milk inside.

10,000 Liters: How did she pump so much breast milk?

Elizabeth Anderson-Sierra, 35, holds the Guinness World Record for largest breast milk donation, sharing her extraordinary journey amidst challenges.


Can a kiss on the lips be fatal for babies?

An expert and mother from Tiny Hearts Education, a company that provides infant care education, explained kisses can cause babies to die thanks to neonatal herpes.

 Mother and baby

20% of children live with unsafe levels of chemical toxins - study

Exposure to PFAs has been associated with reduced vaccine response in children, increasing the risk of exposure to deadly diseases. It has also been associated with reduced birth weight and cancer.

The i2/4 BABY button system has been okayed by the Transport Ministry

Danone: Why did the French food giant invest in this Israeli company?

Global dairy giant Danone will lead an investment of about NIS 12.5 million in Israel's Wilk, alongside Israeli milk firm Tara.

 Dairy products of French food group Danone are seen in a supermarket in Nice, France, January 9, 2023

Breast pump simulating baby's suckling launches in Israel

The principle behind breast pumps hasm't changed in 150 years and are based on cattle milking machines. This new pump could change the industry.

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow

Women breastfeed significantly less than recommended - survey

The Israel Midwives Association commented that “The survey reveals a disturbing pattern of a decrease in breastfeeding along with an increase in the use of infant formula.”

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow

COVID-19 pandemic caused decreased breastfeeding - study

Almost half of all babies did not receive any breast milk at the height of COVID-19.

 A newborn baby lying on her mother moments after birth in a delivery room at the Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem on June 18, 2011.