Traumatic birth occurs in 1 out of 3 births in the U.S. and Australia. It can negatively impact bonding and breastfeeding, and is often associated…
Are you planning to take a trip, a visit, or a vacation? Aren’t all of those the same? No, not really! Each has some specific…
We all know that prolactin is the milk-making hormone. But do all human bodies respond to it in the same way? And if not, which…
Natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. Around the globe, families can find themselves facing a flood … hurricane … forest fire … or another catastrophe.…
Plagiocephaly (flat-head syndrome) affects as many as 47% of infants. If you’ve seen babies wearing helmets, you know how common this condition is. Maybe you’re…
Have you thought of becoming an IBCLC? Have you wondered what that journey might be like? What if you’re already a nurse? What if you’re…
Eating disorders affect as many as 30 million people in the United States. And, although they have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness,…
You’re determined to be the best mother, right from the start. You want to grow your baby to be healthy. And, you want to make…
If you’ve been in a store’s baby section lately, you’ve probably noticed the formula. It’s hard not to notice it—there are more kinds of formula…
By now, nearly all parents and professionals understand: Breast is best! And, breastfeeding is natural! Unquestionably, these statements are true. But those lines of logic…