We all recognize that breastfeeding a baby doesn’t cost money. What we may be less aware of is that socioeconomically-deprived mothers are often likely to…
You name it, we’ve had it. The COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustices, a disputed election, schools moving to an online format, healthcare professionals losing their jobs,…
Maybe you had an exhilarating experience when birthing your baby and you feel like you can now take on the world. Or maybe having a…
You’re looking at the amount of milk you’ve pumped. It should have been more. It could have been more. Probably every mom on the planet…
Whether you are a parent or a professional, you have already been frightened by some “scary” number associated with a newborns health. The baby has…
Admit it. There’s a tiny part of the holiday season that you dread. You’ve got a few relatives who always poke their noses into your…
Just the minute you thought you knew something about human milk banking, you might find it’s time to step back and listen to Marie’s special…
Body modifications—piercings, tattoos, and laser removal of tattoos—are increasingly popular among women of childbearing age. Millions of women in the U.S. have them, and these…
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…
Let’s see. You’re trying get your IBCLC certification, and you feel sure your dream job is to be in private lactation practice. Right? But do…