Vaping has become very popular in the United States. Unquestionably, nicotine is addictive, and mothers who are trying to kick the cigarette habit often try…
Legislation has been passed to give American mothers 12 weeks of maternity leave (1993) and private mothering rooms (2010). However, legislation alone is not enough…
Okay, so it’s just a vitamin. And hey, we’re all in good health, so consuming a little more or a little less vitamin D in…
By now you know some basic facts: Pregnancy results in more stress on the woman’s body, more storage of body fat and body nutrients, and…
Nowadays, many mothers pump and feed their milk to their full-term, healthy babies. Although the babies are capable of suckling at the breast, mothers name…
Your Quick Guide to Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation. Have you ever been in that situation where seemingly nothing relieves the pain and swelling of…
You’ve heard of hypnosis. You may even be familiar with hypnobirthing (the topic of Marie’s June 15, 2015 episode: http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/85954/hypnobirthing). Did you know hypnosis can…
We know that kratom is legal in most US states. We know that opioid use among pregnant women is on the rise in the United…
Are you a Tricare beneficiary? Are you aware that your Tricare policy may cover some or most of the costs of banked human milk for…
Happy World Human Milk Donation Day! It’s time to celebrate the impressive history and bright future of donor human milk banks! Like blood banks, having…