Breastfeeding is an accepted practice for millions of women worldwide and strongly endorse by the World Health Organization. To provide appropriate counseling about human milk and breastfeeding ...

But some Orthodox Jewish parents insist on an ancient “suction by mouth” ritual called metzitzah b’peh. The city’s law would require mohels to distribute consent waivers, detailing the ...

The home's license was revoked 21 Nov. 1932 because of disorganization and poor care; it was reinstated 28 Sept. 1933. A social service department was organized in 1934. In the late 1930s, the home ...