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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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