/tags/mothers mothers en-US WLRN Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:41:25 GMT /news/2022-07-11/abbott-reopens-michigan-baby-formula-plant-after-flooding Abbott's facility has now closed and reopened twice this year. The baby formula plant had previously closed in February because of bacterial contamination. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:41:25 GMT /news/2022-07-11/abbott-reopens-michigan-baby-formula-plant-after-flooding Shauneen Miranda /news/2022-05-30/the-baby-formula-shortage-is-prompting-calls-to-increase-support-for-breastfeeding As parents scramble to find scarce baby formula and the government races to boost production and imports, some advocates say the U.S. should do more to encourage breastfeeding. Mon, 30 May 2022 09:00:20 GMT /news/2022-05-30/the-baby-formula-shortage-is-prompting-calls-to-increase-support-for-breastfeeding Scott Horsley /news/2022-05-26/feds-sign-off-on-extended-postpartum-care-in-florida The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday approved a plan that will extend care through Florida’s Medicaid program for women after they have babies. Thu, 26 May 2022 10:59:22 GMT /news/2022-05-26/feds-sign-off-on-extended-postpartum-care-in-florida News Service of Florida /news/2022-03-01/donated-breast-milk-is-expensive-lawmakers-have-a-plan-to-help-babies-under-medicaid-get-access “In the mommy blog world breast milk is called liquid gold and it’s done so for a reason," said Rep. Fiona McFarland. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:42:08 GMT /news/2022-03-01/donated-breast-milk-is-expensive-lawmakers-have-a-plan-to-help-babies-under-medicaid-get-access Regan McCarthy