Weaning
How to Navigate the Weaning Process For most parents, breastfeeding signifies major life changes: Bringing home your little one, weathering physica...
Relactation and induced lactation
Feeding your baby requires patience and support — and that is especially true for parents who want to learn how to relactate or induce lactation. W...
The Best Time to Prepare for Breastfeeding? Pregnancy.
How a prenatal lactation consultation can set you up for success Natural though it may be, lactation can entail a pretty steep learning curve. Conf...
Systemic barriers to breastfeeding in the Black community
This Black History Month and every month, we aim to raise awareness of the systemic injustices aimed at Black lactating parents, actively reframe t...
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 ...
What to Expect When Breastfeeding Twins
You will produce enough milk Many parents breastfeeding twins worry that they won’t be able to keep their breast milk supply up, or that they won’t...
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 ...
Ask the IBCLC: How to Prevent Mastitis Over the Holidays
Holiday parties, out-of-town visitors and more can all disrupt a new mom’s pumping schedule and even lead to breast tissue inflammation.
Why every new parent needs a village
It’s more than okay to ask for help. Here’s how to lean on your village of support, and why it matters. It’s often said that it takes a village (re...
How to Celebrate the Holidays with a Baby in Tow
From Crying Through Church to Breastfeeding During Dinner: How to Keep It Together During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year The holiday season is...
What mastitis is, and how to treat it
If you’ve never had the condition, it’s likely that you’ve never heard the term “mastitis” before — but once you’ve experienced it, it’s pretty unf...
Mastering the Holidays While Lactating
Navigate the festivities and bring sanity to the season The holidays can be hectic—especially with a new little one in tow. But we have a secret we...