What You Need to Know About Clogged Milk Ducts
Clogged milk ducts, also called plugged or blocked milk ducts, are hard lumps or knots in the breast that are tender to the touch. Up to 20 percent...
Preparing Your Family and Friends for Your Breastfeeding Journey
When it comes to breastfeeding, having a support system of loved ones to help you can make a big difference in meeting your feeding goals. Your IBC...
Can I Breastfeed if I’m Sick?
The answer to this commonly asked question is usually yes! Except in certain circumstances, lactating parents can and should continue breastfeeding...
Systemic Barriers to Breastfeeding in the Black Community
Systemic Barriers to Breastfeeding in Black Communities This Black History Month and every month, we aim to raise awareness of the systemic injusti...
Hospital Lactation Care
Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily to new mothers, but we believe that knowledge is empowering. Give yourself a leg up by understanding your ...
Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Determine the Difference
Pregnancy and birth are two of the most intense physical and emotional experiences a body can endure. Then, once you finally welcome your baby into...
Mental Health Care During Postpartum
Postpartum Mental Health Care This World Mental Health Day, we’re shedding light on postpartum mental health. Content warning: Postpartum mental il...
Do Nipple Piercings Affect Breastfeeding?
Whether you had your nipples pierced long before breastfeeding was on your radar, or you’re interested in piercing them now, there are some safety ...
To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo While Breastfeeding
Your baby’s arrival is certainly something to celebrate, and if you’re like some parents, you might be thinking about commemorating their bi...
How Do Vaccines Impact Breastfeeding Parents and Babies?
Vaccines are a hot topic these days, and many breastfeeding parents have concerns over whether or not vaccinations could affect their babies. Vacci...
5 Ways To Keep Your Family Safe as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
Caring for a newborn is a challenge, even when we aren’t in the midst of a global pandemic. As the world eases up restrictions, it’s more important...
All About Pelvic Health
Here are our top three articles on postpartum pelvic health Pregnancy, labor, delivery and breastfeeding all have an impact on your pelvic health. ...