breastfeeding help

The infant formula shortage led to unsafe feeding for many babies, study shows

Nearly half of parents surveyed had to rely on unsafe feeding methods during the 2022 crisis.

Study shows fathers are key in supporting breastfeeding and safe sleep

But most dads surveyed weren’t up to date on best practices.

I’ve donated 350,000 oz. of breast milk—here are my best pumping tips

Thanks to hyperlactation syndrome, I’ve been pumping for 8 years—though not by choice.

Breastfeeding might kill your sex drive—but here’s how to get it back

From understanding the hormonal changes to finding ways to prioritize intimacy, a doula shares insight on how to balance breastfeeding and sex.

7 tips to prepare you and your baby for breastfeeding success

4. Find your community

Ice for mastitis? New breastfeeding guidelines change everything we thought we knew

An updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine offers new recommendations on dealing with everything from oversupply to plugged ducts—including common tactics that they say hurt more than help.

New breastfeeding recommendations may do more harm than good without support for moms

While there is much to celebrate with this updated guidance, there is something important missing from the equation: support. 

AAP now recommends breastfeeding beyond age 2 due to benefits for both baby and mother

The organization also recognizes that more social support is needed to make that happen.

One mama’s honest post about breastfeeding: “It sure didn’t feel worth it to me”

These are the reasons I will never try to override someone's struggles with the idea that it might get better or one day might be worth it. Because in the moment, it sure doesn’t feel like it.

U.S. Army makes huge policy changes to help new parents

Parents who are soldiers inspired a new Army directive on parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies.

One mama’s moving post about weaning: “How do you know when to stop breastfeeding?”

Because for me, the beginnings and the ends and the middles; the phasing out and the in-the-thick-of-it? They’re not so concrete. They blend together always.

Breastfeeding is no easy journey—but I gave it my all

I realize that my story is not about failure. It’s not failure when you try your hardest. This is about how we need to support and help moms to get better at breastfeeding and avoid mental health capitulation.

Black breastfeeding resources from moms who’ve been there, done that

What better way to prepare for breastfeeding than to ask women who have already done it?

Extended Breastfeeding: 13 Black Women On Why They Breastfed Beyond 1 Year

Extended breastfeeding happens in our community, too!

Boost your milk supply naturally with these 8 helpful tips

If you're struggling with lactation, don't worry, mama, these tips to increase your breast milk supply should help.

For Black women, breastfeeding is an act of revolution

For too long, breastfeeding has been seen as a privilege, but being able to nurse your baby is a human right.

Common breastfeeding challenges and the products we swear by to help solve them

Including a battle plan for clogged ducts!

Can I drink alcohol if I’m breastfeeding?

Now that baby is here, you can finally have that glass of wine you've been craving—or can you?

How to stop breastfeeding—while keeping yourself and your baby happy

Weaning works best for everyone when it's done slowly.

Dear mama, you deserve a beautiful breastfeeding experience—and mindfulness can help

It's a simple way to feel calmer, boost milk supply and connect with your baby—and your body—on a deeper level.