From before they are even born, each baby is unique.  Some are born early, some come when expected and others take their sweet time.  And...

There are many reasons a mom might exclusively pump for one baby and then exclusively or primarily nurse with a subsequent baby.  If this...

Intentionality is key when it comes to breastfeeding over the holidays.  The change in routine, busy schedules and added stress of the...

Every day, around the world, women give birth. Some have vaginal deliveries. Some have cesarean deliveries. Some have medication...

“Creating a human takes a toll on women’s bodies. Sometimes we don’t give ourselves enough love or patience about that.” -Danielle Brooks...

As most nursing mamas know, just when you start to get the hang of breastfeeding, your baby’s increased nursing frequency makes you start...

It’s common to hear new moms talk about their milk “coming in”, but this phrase gives the impression that there isn’t any milk in the...

It can be frightening when infants get sick, and for good reason.  Their immune systems are weak at birth and it takes time for them to...

Expressing breastmilk by hand is not only a “handy” skill to have, but it quite possibly could change the direction of your breastfeeding...

If you’ve ever given birth, you know that many things change as your body transitions from pregnancy to postpartum.  While not every mama...

Babies come into the world ready to communicate with us.  It’s our job to carefully observe their body language and cries to determine...

All mammals have milk glands to nurse their young. But not all baby mammals nurse with the same frequency. Human babies are considered...

A topic on many expecting moms' minds is what to pack in her hospital bag. The answer to this question depends on multiple factors,...

Some babies are very sleepy after birth and aren’t up for latching and frequent nursing.  In order to cue your breasts to start making a...

For most moms, the days following giving birth are anything but stress-free when you factor in all the “must-dos” like navigating...

The first hour after birth, the first few days and the first two weeks are all really important in getting breastfeeding well...

Dear Friends and Family of a Newborn Mother, Breastfeeding is a full time job.  If you’ve never spent much time around a breastfeeding...

Your baby is one, now what?   Congratulations on making it a full year of breastfeeding!  What an amazing achievement.  The benefits you...

There are a lot of things that expecting parents have on their to-do list before Baby’s arrival, and preparing for breastfeeding should...

Sometimes breastfeeding takes an unexpected  detour. It might come in the form of a hospital stay for Baby or Mom, a nursing strike,...