For many mothers, breastfeeding sometimes involves pumping and storing their milk so that it may be fed to be their baby at another time, or…
For health care providers and mothers alike, breastfeeding is a hot topic. From news coverage about recent research on IQ and breastfeeding to social media…
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”…
Most of us want to do the right thing. We want to protect ourselves and our children (and other people, for that matter!) to the…
Breastfeeding seems to be in the headlines often, with stories about everything from lactation rooms to nurse-ins, insurance coverage for pumps to state laws, celebrity…
Although the newborn baby in your arms feels light and tiny, you’ll see surprising changes and leaps in development throughout the first year. An area…
Although breastfeeding is a natural way to feed your baby, it might not feel entirely natural from the start. Fortunately, there are some simple steps…
Pregnant women are said to be “eating for two” … That shouldn’t mean eating twice as much, but it’s a good reminder to pay twice…
You’ve heard about “let-down,” but you’ve got questions. What is it? What does it mean? How does it work, and what happens if it doesn’t…
You’ve heard that a “baby-friendly” hospital is the best place for your baby to be born, but that’s not possible in your situation. What are…