Breastfeeding

Let’s say that you’re having a baby play date with a group of fellow moms when your little one suddenly wants to nurse… like, now. For whatever reason, your letdown is taking a whole lot longer than it should, and your baby is fussing and howling as…

New moms probably don’t need reminding that newborns eat every few hours. As you feel yourself turning into a sleep-deprived zombie, you may start to wonder: How much should I sleep if I’m breastfeeding? Will all these wakeful nights affect your…

The experience of breastfeeding, while different for everyone, is guaranteed to provide plenty of high and low moments: sweet bonding time, frustration, a little boredom, and a lot of questions, especially if this is your first child. Here's an…

Breastfeeding is an incredible bonding time for mother and baby, but while dads often want to be a part of the process, that's challenging for obvious reasons. Partner support throughout is important, but it's especially vital during weaning. At…

Breastfeeding moms may be all too familiar with the struggle that comes when your baby has a lip or tongue tie. If your baby has a severe enough lip tie, your doctor may recommend having it resolved via surgical procedure. But can a lip tie come…

Do wonders never cease when it comes to breast milk? Not only is it the perfect food for your baby, but it’s also been known to cure a whole slew of skin ailments, like bee stings, sunburn — even cradle cap. Now you can add another benefit to your…

Breasts definitely do come in all shapes and sizes. But just like the rest of your body, your boobs are bound to age, too. While they might not be as (sigh) perky as they once were, your breasts are still going to be beautiful no matter what age you…

Everyone has a relative who loves to give weird unsolicited advice about parenting during holiday dinners, but it's especially awkward when the topic is your boobs. Breastfeeding is such a hot topic among parents and non-parents alike these days,…

Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, chronic pain is commonplace for thousands of American women. For those who are pregnant or raising children, the challenges are immense. And as if living with chronic pain weren’t enough, the toll of parenting…

You might have thought your days of nursing bras and leaky boobs were behind you when suddenly life throws a curveball and you find yourself considering breastfeeding again. But if it’s been a while since you last breastfed your child, you might…

If you plan to breastfeed your baby, you've probably stocked up on all of the essentials — pump, storage bags, nipple cream, shields, nursing bras, etc. But one of the most handy tools for breastfeeding is actually right at your literal fingertips.…

While the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas has traditionally been an overwhelmingly male-dominated event, two companies are working together to ensure new mothers have the services they need. This year, Elvie and Milk Stork have…

Ask any pumping mom the one thing she's noticed about her breast pump, and she'll tell you: it talks. I spent a lot of time pumping for my two daughters, and my pump absolutely spoke a language that sounded like it could raise zombies from the…

When you finally start having sex again after you give birth, it feels like it should be a relief. After all, you've been denied the experience for months by that point. So when you find sex uncomfortable, you're justifiably upset, and probably…

It will come as a surprise to no one that moms with newborn babies are generally exhausted. Keeping a tiny human alive is a 24/7 job, and between the rocking and the diaper changing and the feeding, the overwhelming desire to down shots of caffeine…

Although it was tough at times, Amy Schumer has called 2019 the "best year" of her life. The actress became a mom, an obviously a life-changing event, but also struggled throughout her pregnancy with extreme morning sickness and after as she began…

When you’re breastfeeding, you may be trying to juggle nursing, bottle feeding, eating solids, and all your baby’s other dietary milestones. But can you put breast milk in a sippy cup and skip a bottle altogether? Many moms wonder if this would make…

If you choose to breastfeed, there will come a time when your nipples are sent into a state of angry rage from all of the infant abuse that they suffer. You may not always have your boob balm at the ready, so it's good to have a DIY nipple cream…

From nationwide public legalization to discrimination protections and jury duty exemptions, breastfeeding laws across the United States have undergone some major changes over the years. In fact, there have been at least 28 breastfeeding laws passed…