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3 beautiful things I didn’t expect when breastfeeding my toddlers

After Rumer Willis shared a photo of herself breastfeeding her toddler, the internet had… thoughts. People have a lot to say about this perfectly natural choice—but here’s what you might not be prepared for.

Breastfeeding is a marathon—and women’s bodies pay the price

We love our babies more than anything, and sometimes we feel like we have to sacrifice ourselves in order to prove our devotion.

To the mama with low milk supply: You are resilient and more than enough

It was only after I had made peace with no longer breastfeeding my son, that the right tools fell into my lap and the milk began to flow. After many months of striving, I could finally exhale.

Milk, tears and mastitis paranoia: Hazy adventures in early breastfeeding

I think you must be what Rumi was writing about—“the universe in ecstatic motion.”

Mom nails impression of a newborn who ‘can’t find the nip’ and you’ll be cry-laughing

“For the love of god, where is it?!”

Which cold and flu medications can I take while breastfeeding?

Because everyone we know is sick right now.

Looking to boost your milk supply? Try power pumping

Here’s what to know about the pumping technique—and how to make it work for you.

5 common breastfeeding questions you might be too embarrassed to ask

“Can I still breastfeed if I have inverted nipples?”

Here’s how to spot and respond to your baby’s hunger cues 

It turns out babies are excellent communicators, and they have several ways of telling us when they are hungry.

Baby can travel: Here are the best travel bottle warmers

Traveling with a baby is not for the faint of heart so anything that can make it easier needs a spotlight.

The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

The first 12 months: Your baby’s growth and weight

So much can change from month to month. Here’s what you can expect.

Pumping at work is work

Breastfeeding rates plummet when parents return to work. From setting a schedule to talking to colleagues, here’s how to make pumping at work easier.

7 breastfeeding nutrition myths we’d like to clear up

Can you (finally) drink coffee? What's the deal with lactation cookies? Here's the lowdown.

14 questions you may have about your newborn, answered by a pediatrician

8. Why does my baby sound like Darth Vader?

Abbott recalls some Similac liquid formulas and Pedialyte due to a bottle cap issue

The cap issue could lead to spoilage in some products, but the recall is not expected to impact formula supply.

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

I’m a chemical engineer creating the first formula that mirrors breastmilk—and I need your help

We are using the power of science to help babies access much-needed nutrition that's currently available only through breastfeeding.

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.