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Scared of breastfeeding? An expert shares tips on overcoming common breastfeeding fears

Sometimes the pressure that we put on ourselves to succeed in our breastfeeding journey is heavy.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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Feeding our babies shouldn’t be this hard

Lactation care is a human right—and The Lactation Network is working to right the wrongs the lactation coverage gap creates for families.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023
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4-month-old baby feeding schedule & expert advice

No matter what method you choose to feed your baby, you are undeniably skilled now at recognizing their cues.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023
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11-week-old baby feeding schedule & amounts

When it comes to feeding your baby, you get to decide what works best for you.

Updated Feb. 15, 2023

5 reasons I’m happy to (still!) breastfeed my toddler

Everyone's going to have an opinion, but in the end the best thing we can do is simply do what's best for our little ones.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why this mama declared her hospital room a ‘No Breastfeeding Zone’

Breasts and breast milk don't define motherhood. Love does, and Koziel has plenty to give.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

What you need to know about the ‘arsenic in baby food’ study

Common brands include: Similac, Enfamil, Happy Baby, Gerber, Kirkland, Little Duck Organics, Plum Organics, and The Honest Company.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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Breastfeeding cuts a mother’s type 2 diabetes risk in half, study shows

The biggest benefits were seen after 6 months, but any amount of breastfeeding reduced mom’s risk.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023

It feels like rejection when your baby prefers the bottle, says Jenny Mollen

Comedian Jenny Mollen just got real about her son’s nipple preference.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
How a Freelance Stylist Pumps at Work

How a Freelance Stylist Pumps at Work

Not all breastfeeding mom journeys look the same.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Study: Grandmothers can be a breastfeeding mama’s secret weapon

The reason the breastfeeding success rate is higher in many other cultures? Grandmas. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Pediatricians warn against fruit juice for babies + toddlers: Here’s what to try instead

Too much sugar in fruit juices is hurting children’s teeth and health.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How To Comfortably Exercise While Breastfeeding

6 expert tips for getting back into the swing of things when you're nursing.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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