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There is a lot of really good, really helpful information about breastfeeding out there. But between the Internet and the abundance of insights from well-meaning (but often woefully misinformed) friends and family, there is also a lot of misinformation. We … Continued

Dr. James J. McKenna is a professor of anthropology and the director of the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame. He is a world-renowned expert on infant sleep — particularly the practice of bed sharing in … Continued

All babies reach milestones on their own developmental timeline. A multitude of factors influence the rate of each baby’s individual growth such as genetics, form of delivery, gestation at delivery, medical issues, effectiveness of the placenta prior to delivery, and … Continued

Exclusive pumping is becoming more popular among American Moms, often seen as a way Moms can “have it all.” Meanwhile, the effects on Maternal and infant health—and workplace policies—are rarely discussed. A serious pregnancy complication sent first-time mom Missy Boss … Continued

Today I collected a drawing from a framers in Bristol. A 7 by 9 foot charcoal and watercolour piece detailing all the currently known components of human milk, and explaining some of them. It started when a friend suggested I … Continued

Have you heard of the virgin gut? If you have, you either dismissed it as too pretentious, or if you’re like me, it became the bane of your life (at least for the first 6 months of parenthood). There is … Continued

Breastfeeding Over 70% of all Mothers with newborns in the U.S., currently breastfeed their babies, and that percentage is growing – and for good reason. There is a tremendous amount of evidence that Breastfeeding improves immune function in infants. According … Continued

Breastfeeding is meant to be a comfortable and pleasant experience. During the first week or two, however, many Mothers notice nipple tenderness. This may be related to normal postpartum skin changes, or to inexperience with latching on. Tenderness of this … Continued

Breast fullness is a normal part of Lactation which nearly all women experience when their mature milk “comes in,” 2–5 days after birth. (Note: The First Milk – Colostrum is milk, so the term “milk comes in” is a bit … Continued

So much of the battle over infant feeding plays out over breast versus bottle that there’s precious little time left to focus on another area marked by its own share of controversy: Do you feed baby on demand or on … Continued