The new mother focused on getting the hang of breastfeeding and making sure her baby feeds well and often can use all the help she…
It can seem that breastfeeding involves only a baby and a mother, but common sense tells us that there’s another player in the family who…
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug during pregnancy. Use is as high as 3% to 30% in various populations. Many women assume that…
Join Marie and special guest Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA, for a discussion of particular issues common to mothers employed outside the home. Ms. Mohrbacher, breastfeeding…
Recently, everyone seems to be exploring the touted benefits of essential oils. But hardly anyone knows what to believe! Are they safe? Effective? What about…
You made the decision to have bariatric surgery to improve your health—and it has! But now you’re pregnant, and you want to breastfeed. You’ve heard…
Mothers who breastfeed often prefer to use natural foods and natural treatments. It’s only natural, right? But just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe;…
Although breastfeeding is a natural way to feed your baby, it might not feel entirely natural from the start. Fortunately, there are some simple steps…
Although recent changes in federal employment law are supposed to support breastfeeding mothers who work outside the home, the reality is that many still face…
You’re not the only one who goes through it. Just about every new parent has times of not knowing why their baby is crying, or…