Breastfeeding is not only a great way to bond with your baby, but it also provides essential nutrition for your newborn. Unfortunately, some breastfeeding mothers may experience irritations or...

Pain is our body's way of calling our attention to a problem. While breastfeeding should not be painful, there are parts of the process that can cause some discomfort, especially in the early days...

Nourishing your postpartum body is an important part of being a new mom. As a new mother, it can be difficult to adjust to the changes that your body has gone through during pregnancy and...

Having a newborn can be an overwhelming experience for any new mother. From learning how to care for their baby to managing the demands of everyday life, it can be difficult to find balance and...

As a pediatrician with a specialization in breastfeeding medicine, I have done a lot of research on the things that most women need support with when it comes to breastfeeding. Part of that...

I recently had a conversation with a physician who coaches other physicians with ADHD. You can listen to our conversation here. We discussed ways to help mothers with ADHD breastfeed.

While I...

Is my baby getting enough breast milk?

Cluster-feeding babies can make life seem difficult for nursing mothers. Preparing for the demands of frequent nursing will give you the confidence to make it through this period of time. In this...

Breastfeeding and weight loss

Some mothers lose weight while they are breastfeeding while others do not.  All women use extra calories in order to make breast milk, but due to genetics and...

Milk production is an important job for a breastfeeding mother. Often, the amount of breast milk production is a source of stress for moms who are working hard to provide human milk for their...

The first 24 hours of your baby's life will be a whirlwind of activity. Within the first two days after birth, your breastfed baby will reach several milestones. While not every baby is the same,...