At age 20, I was tested and found positive for a genetic mutation of the BRCA1 gene, leaving me with an upwards of 85% risk of developing breast cancer in my lifetime.
Formula isn't the enemy and in fact, I'm thankful that we have had it as an option. It has allowed me to take a little pressure off myself.
Accommodating baby's appetite has never been easier thanks to some pretty remarkable developments with pump technology.
Your doctor's office is one surprising resource.
Show the girls the love they deserve.
If you're like me and you've been reading a sea of articles on breastfeeding, please let this be your takeaway: You know what's best for your child.
Let go of the guilt, and find a way to feed your baby that works for you and your family.
I ventured into over 50 Boston-based families' homes and lives to document their typical breastfeeding routines.
Motherly mamas share their reality.
Because it's #worldbreastfeedingweek ya'll.
Thank you for providing for my daughter at a time when I couldn't.
It finally sank in: I was doing the best I could, and that was enough.
This delivery service mails your pumped milk back home to your baby.
I was in awe! Look! She doesn't have to eat only from my breast! She is doing it! You're doing it together!
It's what worked for my family.
Starting to wean my last child from breastfeeding feels like the end of an era.
But even if you formula feed, there are ways you can protect your heart.
These private, freestanding lactation suites are specifically designed for moms on the go.
For showing something that’s so ‘normal’ to us that we sometimes forget how special it is.