Babies born between 34 and 38 weeks are immature and often have a hard time feeding on their own. They are both with reflexes that help...

Choline is an essential nutrient during pregnancy and lactation but only 15% of us are getting the recommended daily amount. So what is...

“The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months. We support continued...

The Basics of Inducing Lactation — Breastfeeding Without Birthing (Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC) Milk Junkies — Breastfeeding and parenting from...

Up to 80% of breastfeeding parents believe they have low milk supply. And while people do truly struggle with milk supply issues, it’s...

Parents who have breastfed their babies have great advice. Here are some of their suggestions. Take a breastfeeding class during...

Many people with diabetes and gestational diabetes meet their breastfeeding goals but others may experience challenges with their milk...

1. Start hand expression at 36 weeks if you are not at risk for preterm delivery This builds up hormone receptors which help you to make...

No! Baby does need to breastfeed often and keep cool in a shady place though. Baby may want to breastfeed more often during very hot...

What is Paced Bottle Feeding? Paced Bottle Feeding is a method of bottle feeding that allows the infant to be more in control of the pace...

Over the last few years it seems like everyone is jumping on the lactation cookie trend. New pre-made products have been popping up...

Bottle feeding. While we are here to promote and encourage skin-to-skin breast/chestfeeding we also know it’s a practicality that most...

Is your pump new? Your insurance will provide you a new pump with each baby. The motor wears out with use! Are you using the right size...

New parents are given lots of advice about how to feed their baby. Where to feed, when to feed, how to hold baby, how long to feed, and...

Lots of parents are surprised to find out their baby has ankyloglossia (tongue tie) and that such a tiny piece of tight tissue under the...

Sleep problems Baby sleep is undoubtedly very different from adult sleep. Their sleep patterns involve a lot more light sleep than we...

Whatever you call it, it’s pretty common for newborns. When our babies spit up often or forcefully it can be worrisome. We wonder if we...

When I became a parent with my first child, I had no idea I’d start talking about poop so much! Is she pooping? Is it frequently enough?...

Mastitis is an inflammation in your breasts which may become an infection if not addressed. It affects about 1/3 of lactating parents...

Unfortunately, many parents experience nipple discomfort. It’s not that breastfeeding causes this pain but other things can like a latch...