Breastfeeding is free, and technically, you only need proper nutrition and hydration to succeed. While this is true and a fact of...

There is a lot of information about dietary requirements and what to avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Google says all...

The nipple shield – what a polarizing little piece of plastic! Some of you have clicked on this article because you genuinely have no...

Pregnant women and expectant families are often bombarded with early breastfeeding information. There is a big push to initiate...

Does your baby ever make a clicking noise while feeding at the breast? Is it associated with nipple pain or discomfort? Have you been...

If you are pregnant or have been recently, the relentless marketers of the world probably have your number, your email, your address,...

“Should I try giving the baby a bottle?” As a lactation consultant, this is a very common question I hear. There is no perfect answer. It...

To give or not to give…that is the question! Every lactation consultant has been asked, “Is it okay for me to give my baby a pacifier?” A...

Having a sleepy newborn baby in your arms can be one of the most rewarding experiences as a new parent. You have waited 10 uncomfortable...

When you’re browsing the “breastfeeding aisle” of any store or scrolling through new mom blogs, you see countless products and tips for...

As pregnancy progresses and you start to make feeding plans for your baby, you may hear about your “first milk” or colostrum. You may...

What do you mean the breastfeeding breast doesn’t come with a gauge? How will I know how much milk my baby is getting? In our modern,...

Pumping is increasingly more common and popular in the breastfeeding world. Women are back to work, leading active lives, or in some...

If you have ever experienced engorgement, you certainly know what I am referring to, and you probably don’t want to go through it again....

It is hard to get on social media these days as a 20, 30, or 40-something and not be targeted with skin care products or routines. The...

Welcome to parenthood…where every day we make different decisions surrounding the well-being of our children and family. Some of these...

Milk expression, or pumping, is common for most modern mothers. More women are returning to the workplace after having a baby, with...

Tis the season for travel. While many families travel together during the holidays, some moms will find themselves away from their...

I think we have all heard or experienced it…the sentiment that breastfeeding is painful. Especially to your nipples. Maybe just at first,...

Ouch! What is that little white bump on my nipple? It hurts! Can’t I just wipe it off? Or maybe if I scratch it will go away? Is it just...