Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding moms are often concerned about which foods they should or shouldn't eat in order to keep their babies healthy. Although it's important to make healthy food choices, the great thing about breast milk is that it can still meet your…

No one knows how to multitask like a working mom with a baby. Take, for instance, supermodel and new mom Ashley Graham, who shared a new breast pumping selfie on Instagram that perfectly depicts the lives of busy multitasking mamas. Graham welcomed…

Recently, I discovered that nursing moms who are struggling with breastfeeding have started drinking lactation smoothies and shakes to boost their milk supply. Where was this magic when I was struggling to make enough milk for my babies? Seriously,…

For moms who breastfeed, the commitment struggles are real. Sure, it’s super beneficial for you and your baby’s health, but if you aren’t careful, it can do a number on your back. Whether you are a first-time mom or an experienced one, breastfeeding…

Keeping up with all the dos and don’ts of pregnancy can be challenging, especially when it comes to taking vitamins. Doctors recommend taking one prenatal vitamin daily to ensure you and your baby are getting the proper nutritional support needed,…

I'm sure that every breastfeeding mom wishes their body came with an instruction manual because breastfeeding often leads to an abundance of questions. One of the most common challenges breastfeeding moms face is increasing their milk supply to make…

When breastfed babies start showing signs of abdominal discomfort, whether by crying or squirming, or just plain being difficult to calm down, you might start to wonder if the problem is you. Or, more specifically, your breast milk. When your baby…

At the start of your pregnancy, your hormones shift; at the end of your pregnancy, they make another major swing... and then there are those breastfeeding hormones. If you're nearing the end of your nursing journey, you're probably wondering: When…

The novel coronavirus has so far not been detected in breast milk, meaning moms who test positive for COVID-19 can safely breastfeed with precautions, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced late last week. While more research is certainly…

Breastfeeding is a challenge. Moms know this, of course, and most dads do too, which is why a viral Reddit post about a husband who hid baby formula from his wife after she stopped breastfeeding after some painful biting incidents has the internet…

When it comes to breastfeeding, sometimes enough is enough for you, and you just want your boobs back. I totally get it. And other times, your baby may even lose interest before you can cut them off. When you’re trying to wean, the fullness and…

I gave birth to our first child two weeks before Trump’s election. She arrived three weeks early, which led in part to our breastfeeding struggles. In the first week we had her tongue tie and lip tie clipped. In the second week we added a nipple…

If you notice that you’re losing a lot of hair in the first few months after giving birth, you’re certainly not alone. As your hormones return to their pre-pregnancy levels, postpartum hair loss is common, but that doesn’t mean you love seeing your…

When you've decided to introduce a pacifier to your baby, choosing the right one can be a daunting task — especially when it comes to figuring out which one is the most compatible with your feeding style. In addition to being soothing, the best…

After welcoming her first child at 23 years old, Reese Witherspoon struggled with postpartum depression, an experience that it hit her unexpectedly and left her feeling frightened by her own hormones, as she shared in a recent interview. On…

Amid the ongoing pandemic, a New York-based scientist is studying breast milk's potential to protect against coronavirus. Rebecca Powell, a human milk immunologist, researcher, and assistant professor at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai…

Having an infant means having a lot of questions in general, and if you're also trying to breastfeed those questions just multiply. Frantic Googling can lead you down a rabbit hole of information that may not be legitimate when you're looking for…

Whoever coined the phrase 'no use crying over spilled milk' clearly never breastfed or pumped. The best breast milk storage bags can help safely and securely stow hard-earned breast milk for future feedings for baby. But, there are a few things to…

There's no manual for motherhood. All moms need support, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. Lactation consultants can cost a pretty penny, and it's not something you'll likely think about until you've already had your baby and are at your…