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…
You’re frustrated! Your baby is crying. He has shown lots of signs that he’s hungry, but when you put him to your breast, he’s just…
Join Marie and special guest Mary Kay Smith, RN, IBCLC of Edward Hospital (Naperville, IL) for an episode focused on breast pumping to bottle-feed full-term…
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…
U.S. moms know that maternity leave ends all too soon. It can feel like you’ve only just gotten used to your days at home with…
Meeting your baby’s nutritional needs from your own body may seem intimidating and even demanding. Maybe that’s why, although nearly 77% of babies are “ever”…
For better or worse, our feelings are linked to appearance. When you think you look good, you feel better: more confident, more satisfied, and happier.…
Did you ever wonder how your body makes milk? What are the stages of mammary development, and how do they prepare your body for feeding…
Caring for a baby can be a daunting task for any parents, but it can be especially so for parents whose babies arrive a bit…
It’s been almost two weeks since we turned the pages of our calendar to the new year. Some of us have already abandoned our newly-made…