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Introducing allergens
A: In January 2017 the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) issued a major change in the clinical guidelines for introducing peanut-containing [...]
Sore nipples in pregnancy—what’s normal and what’s not
Worries about poor latches and nipple pain top the list of expectant moms’ breastfeeding concerns, according to a Lansinoh survey of over 13,000 women. The [...]
How to breastfeed like a pro after a C-section
Snuggle up “Skin-to-skin is when baby is placed directly on the mother’s abdomen and chest after delivery and has benefits to helping infants transition to [...]
How to ease engorgement
Whether you intend to breastfeed or not, your milk will come in three to five days after birth, and your leading ladies will likely experience [...]
Lactation tolerant
Motherhood comes with a great many fears. It’s par for the course, as they say. You worry you won’t be able to give your baby everything [...]
Foodie from the start
Chicken nuggets or noodles and the occasional pizza: Anything else elicits a skeptical eye and a wrinkled nose from 6-year-old Sean W. “A lot [...]
Breastfeeding on the fly
If you’re a mom who travels often (whether for business trips or family vacations), you likely have at least one memorable tale of nursing [...]
How to introduce your tot to new foods
At around 4 to 6 months old (and with your pediatrician’s OK), your little one will be ready to begin exploring the world of [...]
Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
Before my baby was born, I read stacks of articles about breastfeeding. I figured I was prepared for sore nipples, engorgement, constantly leaking breast [...]
Busting out
Band together To find your band size, measure your chest under your arms above your breasts. (Measure yourself in front of a mirror while wearing a [...]
Know your rights
When it comes to breastfeeding, know that the law is on your side. Throughout the U.S., there is legislation to protect nursing moms—whether it's guaranteeing them [...]
Breastfeeding Problems: A Survival Story
My sister-in-law, who nursed all six of her children, never told anyone to give up on breastfeeding … until I came along. Even with [...]
Stick with breastfeeding
When the going gets tough, try to remember these wise words of encouragement from Cindy-Lee Dennis, PhD, professor at University of Toronto and Canada research [...]
A roadmap to breastfeeding
It’s seldom easy, sometimes challenging and almost always worth it in the end. If you’re trying to breastfeed your babe and struggling to find your [...]
A pep talk from our editor
Throughout the month of August, we'll be writing a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding. There are two reasons for this: (1) It’s so, [...]
So long, suckers
Whether you’ve loved every minute of it, slowly come to enjoy it, or simply powered through it, at some point breastfeeding will come to an [...]
Guilt trip
Q: I love breastfeeding my son and am so grateful for our time together. However, sometimes I find myself feeling resentful. Am I a bad [...]
Breastfeed during the holidays
Whether, when and how you nurse your babe are all personal choices, but they can become very public around the holidays when you’re surrounded by [...]
Introducing allergens
A: In January 2017 the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) issued a major change in the clinical guidelines for introducing peanut-containing [...]
Sore nipples in pregnancy—what’s normal and what’s not
Worries about poor latches and nipple pain top the list of expectant moms’ breastfeeding concerns, according to a Lansinoh survey of over 13,000 women. The [...]
How to breastfeed like a pro after a C-section
Snuggle up “Skin-to-skin is when baby is placed directly on the mother’s abdomen and chest after delivery and has benefits to helping infants transition to [...]
How to ease engorgement
Whether you intend to breastfeed or not, your milk will come in three to five days after birth, and your leading ladies will likely experience [...]
Lactation tolerant
Motherhood comes with a great many fears. It’s par for the course, as they say. You worry you won’t be able to give your baby everything [...]
Foodie from the start
Chicken nuggets or noodles and the occasional pizza: Anything else elicits a skeptical eye and a wrinkled nose from 6-year-old Sean W. “A lot [...]
Breastfeeding on the fly
If you’re a mom who travels often (whether for business trips or family vacations), you likely have at least one memorable tale of nursing [...]
How to introduce your tot to new foods
At around 4 to 6 months old (and with your pediatrician’s OK), your little one will be ready to begin exploring the world of [...]
Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
Before my baby was born, I read stacks of articles about breastfeeding. I figured I was prepared for sore nipples, engorgement, constantly leaking breast [...]
Busting out
Band together To find your band size, measure your chest under your arms above your breasts. (Measure yourself in front of a mirror while wearing a [...]
Know your rights
When it comes to breastfeeding, know that the law is on your side. Throughout the U.S., there is legislation to protect nursing moms—whether it's guaranteeing them [...]
Breastfeeding Problems: A Survival Story
My sister-in-law, who nursed all six of her children, never told anyone to give up on breastfeeding … until I came along. Even with [...]
Stick with breastfeeding
When the going gets tough, try to remember these wise words of encouragement from Cindy-Lee Dennis, PhD, professor at University of Toronto and Canada research [...]
A roadmap to breastfeeding
It’s seldom easy, sometimes challenging and almost always worth it in the end. If you’re trying to breastfeed your babe and struggling to find your [...]
A pep talk from our editor
Throughout the month of August, we'll be writing a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding. There are two reasons for this: (1) It’s so, [...]
So long, suckers
Whether you’ve loved every minute of it, slowly come to enjoy it, or simply powered through it, at some point breastfeeding will come to an [...]
Guilt trip
Q: I love breastfeeding my son and am so grateful for our time together. However, sometimes I find myself feeling resentful. Am I a bad [...]
Breastfeed during the holidays
Whether, when and how you nurse your babe are all personal choices, but they can become very public around the holidays when you’re surrounded by [...]
