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I had two breastfeeding journeys in my lifetime—neither was a bit like the other

Nothing's ever made me feel so lost, yet so proud. There is truly nothing in the world like it.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
baby eating solid food in a high chair

How much solid food should babies eat in their first year? A surprising new study sheds light on guidelines

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, tested whether the amount of food suggested by each of those sources leads to babies with a healthy body mass index.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
close up of baby breastfeeding

What is cluster feeding—and how do I deal with it?

Although the sudden surge in your baby's hunger might be hard to keep up with, it's the sign of a new growth spurt.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Breastfeeding mama goes viral for leaking during a TV show theme song: “What is happening”

This mama's viral TikTok moment shows how bizarre the letdown reflex can be.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
dad laughing with newborn baby climbing on him

Moms are ‘flashing’ their breastfed babies in a viral Tiktok trend

Let the joy these babies show remind everyone that all 50 states (and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) have laws that protect a mom's right to breastfeed in public, according to the National Conference of State Legislators.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
mom feeding baby a bottle

Mothers don’t breastfeed for so many reasons—and it’s time to stop judging them

We simply do not know other people's stories, and to judge them for making decisions that are different than our own is not only unfair, it's mean.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
mom breastfeeding her baby

The early weeks of breastfeeding are exhausting—but fleeting

One day you'll need more than breastmilk to comfort you. One day I'll need to carry snacks and water everywhere we go. One day you'll toss and turn at night and for whatever reason, nursing you to sleep won't work its magic as it does now.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
mom breastfeeding baby - tips for breastfeeding success

9 things to do in baby’s first 24 hours to boost breastfeeding success

These expert lactation tips can help boost milk supply and jumpstart the breastfeeding process.

Updated Nov. 08, 2022

When the doctor said my baby needed to gain weight, we supplemented with formula

I had my heart set on exclusively breastfeeding, but as I've now seen, I know it's not the only "right" way to feed your little one.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Bindi Irwin gets candid about breastfeeding: ‘It’s a learning curve’

The new mom to 11-week-old baby Grace Warrior talks about being supportive no matter how mamas choose to feed their babies.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

HGTV star Erin Napier shares supportive message for moms who can’t breastfeed

The 'Home Town' star reveals she's formula feeding her newborn: "Formula is our friend at this house!"

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

Bekah Martinez is implementing body boundaries as a way to wean from breastfeeding

Honestly, the advice she received is so valuable for anyone who's stressed about weaning.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022
mom breastfeeding baby with a nursing pillow

8 nursing pillows that make breastfeeding a little easier

Make those marathon nursing sessions as comfortable as possible.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
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