Breastfeeding

As a breastfeeding mom, the last thing you should have to worry about is white-knuckling your way through a nursing session because of dry, irritated, or even bleeding nipples. That's why using one of the best nipple cream for breastfeeding is a…

Health organizations, including the WHO and the CDC, recommend avoiding crowds and maintaining a distance of a few feet to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Basically, we should stay at home as much as possible. Inside the home though, what do…

During pregnancy, a woman's body produces higher levels of the prolactin, which comes into play for breastfeeding. You'll get a big boost of the hormone immediately following birth, but what about after that? After that initial surge, the best time…

Lactogenesis isn’t just a great spelling bee word — it’s the scientific term for the process of a woman's body making milk for baby. And when lactogenesis is delayed and your milk supply comes in later than you might hope, it's a stressful situation…

Just hours after making the exciting announcement that her baby boy has officially arrived, a very happy Jenna Dewan shared a sweet photo of herself breastfeeding her newborn son, Callum, with her followers on Instagram. The new mom of two…

Once upon a time, pumping your breast milk was something you had to schedule. You were forced to make time during your day (and night) to get out the breast pump, plug it in, and let it do its job. Although you could do things like read, eat, or…

Since the days of Ancient Greece when bras were invented, women have been dealing with the agony and ecstasy of this little piece of lingerie. And while most of us have years of bra-shopping experience under our belts by the time we hit childbearing…

Around the time she gave birth to her daughter nearly two years ago, Khloé Kardashian was dealing with a lot of stress, perhaps most notably surrounding her relationship with now ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson, and it impacted her in many ways. As…

Whether you’re looking to improve the quality of your breast milk or boost your supply, you might turn to supplements for the solution. At the same time, you might have a tough time finding reliable info about the safety of vitamins, herbs and the…

When you're ready to stop breastfeeding, there will be a transition period for you and your little one. To make this process a little smoother, you can start to introduce foods that help wean your baby off breast milk. These foods will still give…

Making the decision to breastfeed your baby is an important one. So you definitely don’t want to see all that liquid gold go down the drain because you didn’t know how to properly store your breast milk. So what are some things your lactation…

Breastfeeding takes a lot of time and energy. It also puts quite a bit of wear on your boobs. They are working hard for your baby, after all. If you're nursing a little one, it's important to learn how to take care of your breasts while…

As busy moms on the go know, when you gotta pump, you just gotta pump. For instance, on Wednesday, new mom Ashley Graham recorded herself pumping breast milk in the back of an Uber, otherwise her breasts were going to "explode." The Pretty Big Deal…

Things are going well between you and your baby. You’re bonding, you’re breastfeeding — but you’re suddenly starting to get the yearning for another newborn. If you’re turning to in vitro fertilization as a way to grow your family, you might have…

What if providing breast milk for your child was as easy as reaching into the cupboard or fridge? Thanks to the work of two female scientists, it soon could be. Scientists Michelle Egger and Leila Strickland announced this month that they grew…

In recent years, more and more people have started using essential oils for aromatherapy or as a first step in treating things like migraines before turning to traditional medications for relief. This might seem like a harmless solution for a…

Ever been drinking a cup of coffee, and thought quietly to yourself: man I wish this cup of joe would help me produce more breast milk... If so, then you will be thrilled to learn about the new Milkflow Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle Lactation Coffee…

How far ahead can you plan for your next baby? Some people might have one child they're breastfeeding while taking fertility drugs for the next one. But is this a good idea? Experts have some insight about how safe and effective this kind of…

In a move that surprised no one more than it did me, I amassed quite the collection of breastfeeding selfies of me and my two girls. Before I had a child that feasted on my actual body for nourishment and comfort, I had no hard feelings about…