Transitioning back to work after the arrival of a new baby can be difficult for any parent. It’s no wonder that a cottage industry has…
Mothers of healthy, full-term infants can tell you about the challenges and barriers they sometimes face in breastfeeding. (We talk about them on this show…
So many women have questions and concerns about pumping milk. Whether it’s an unplanned and unfortunate circumstance, such as pumping for a premature baby who…
Although rates of breastfeeding are generally on the rise, new data show that rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration continue to be lower among black…
The science of epigenetics tells us that environmental factors can influence our genes or genetic development. Breastmilk is well-known for its ability to prevent illness…
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…
As we prepare to ring in the new year, let’s reflect on the “ups” and “downs” of breastfeeding in the US during the past 12…
For years, parents of a crying baby were often told to let them “cry it out” and warned that responding to “every” cry would have…
She’s flat on her back, on a gurney racing down the hospital hallway while screaming for an epidural. Or, she’s lying in a hospital bed…
The holiday season is upon us! If you are feeling swamped by the “must do”s and “wanna do”s, join Marie for a show that is…