breastfeeding

AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least 2 years. Here’s how to actually make that happen

Lactation consultants offer their best tips for reaching your extended breastfeeding goals.

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.

Ashley Graham is 100% unapologetic about stopping breastfeeding—as she should be

She says her twins are "strong and happy."

My breastfeeding journey ended abruptly—and I wasn’t prepared for the grief that followed

This was a sudden loss of something both beautiful and painful that had become deeply ingrained into my identity as a woman and a mother

Society isn’t listening to the needs of breastfeeding mothers—they need support, not judgment

Even though research tells us that most women are not able to reach their breastfeeding goals due to factors outside of their control, many women who stop breastfeeding feel like a failure and feel guilt and shame about weaning. 

Exclusively pumping is still breastfeeding, mama—and here are 5 ways to make it easier

Over time, I started to realize that I wasn’t failing at all—just taking a different route.

Postpartum trauma made me resent breastfeeding—and I know I’m not alone

The truth is, this is much more common than is openly talked about.

To my wife who is exclusively pumping: I am in awe of you

"I may not know much about a woman’s body or breastfeeding, but I was super proud and grateful that she was able to go that long trying to breastfeed and pumping."

Why saying “Just Breastfeed!” is harmful to mothers

Saying 'just breastfeed' furthers the misalignment between our expectations for breastfeeding and the realities of so many families’ experiences.

This amazing viral video of the breast milk letdown reflex is a must-watch

Just watch out for the phantom letdown twinges.

I’m celebrating breastfeeding awareness month—and it’s not to shame formula moms

I am celebrating because this is the best decision that I could have made for myself and my child—but I honor and respect the decisions that other mamas have made for themselves and their children. 

Emily Calandrelli’s ‘horrible’ TSA experience inspires new breastfeeding bill for traveling moms

Emily Calandrelli and Katie Porter are here to save the day for traveling moms!

The best time to prepare for breastfeeding? Pregnancy

How a prenatal lactation consultation can set you up for success.

Marijuana and breastfeeding: Is it safe?

In short, no. Here's what you need to know.

Let’s normalize talking about how hard breastfeeding is

I took the classes. I read books. And even when everything is right, it is still hard—and demanding.

Here’s why I personally feel validated by the new extended breastfeeding guidelines

Because they have given me room to slow down, exhale and enjoy the journey.  

I was shamed for breastfeeding in public as a fat woman—let’s support all nursing moms

I’ve come to realize that these hateful displays are not uncommon. They exist as prime examples of the intersection of breastfeeding shame and fatphobia.

New York’s new law sets the example on how to support breastfeeding moms at the airport

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a life-changing law for mamas.

Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know

Even if you decide to get inked while breastfeeding, many tattoo parlors may discourage it to avoid liability.