Infants are generally expected to double their birth weight by five months and triple it by 12 months.

Long-term consequences of prematurity are a public health concern. A pattern of slow initial weight gain followed by a period of rapid weight gain has been associated with poor cardiometabolic health ...

Research has already shown a link between breastfeeding and lower obesity risk for babies. But a new study finds another association: “Breast is best” for them even compared with giving babies breast ...

LT: Classes give you practical knowledge before your baby arrives. You’ll learn feeding positions, how to recognize hunger ...

A UNC Greensboro (UNCG) study following 299 women and their infants from pregnancy to toddlerhood examined mul ple psychological, biological, and social factors in the context of infants' rapid weight ...

Some people lose weight when breastfeeding, possibly due to the extra calories the body uses to produce milk. Many factors can impact a person’s weight, and some people do not lose weight while ...

To lose weight after pregnancy, try the following tips: breastfeed, eat small meals, snack healthily, don't skip breakfast, ...

High-calorie foods provide more energy and can also help you gain weight. Grains, beans, meats, seeds, and fish are great ...