“This is #^@%ing hard!” The good, the bad, and the messy of breastfeeding
“This is #^@%ing hard!” The good, the bad, and the messy of breastfeeding Breastfeeding is awe-inspiring. Sitting with your baby in the wee hours o...
Can I breastfeed if I’m sick?
The answer to this commonly asked question is usually yes! Except in certain circumstances, lactating parents can and should continue breastfeeding...
Marijuana and breastfeeding: Is it safe?
In short, no. Here’s what you need to know. It’s no secret that many people enjoy cannabis, from the relaxing, pain-relieving, euphoric effects of ...
New year’s resolutions for lactating parents
For some people, January means resolutions: Setting goals and striving for self-improvement in all facets of life. And while we admire and support ...
Why Me-Time Isn’t Selfish (And Why It’s Good For Your Health!)
We have scientific proof that self-care is necessary for parents. There’s a lot of pressure to do it all, be it all, and have it all. With the neve...
Alcohol and breastfeeding: Is it safe?
When you’ve just given birth, you haven’t had alcohol for nine (possibly long) months. Perhaps you’ve been counting down the days until you can unc...
Galactagogues: What are they and how can they help?
Low milk supply is a major concern for many lactating parents, and an insufficient supply — or what parents perceive to be an insufficient supply —...
The nutritional guide for nursing parents: What to eat and what not to eat when breastfeeding
Breastfeeding parents are busy people: nursing every few hours, adjusting to a whole new sleep schedule, recovering from childbirth and whatever th...
Breastfeeding and Body Issues
The Haven Group answers the most common questions about breastfeeding and body issues Breastfeeding isn’t always easy or intuitive. Between this an...