The term “babywearing” was coined by William Sears in 1985. That was nearly forty years ago! Although the practice has been going on much longer…
Seemingly everyone agrees that fathers need to support breastfeeding mothers. Here are some ways for dads to support moms during the breastfeeding journey. Be a…
When parents bring their newborns home from the hospital, they are often craving some sleep for themselves. That leads to plenty of questions about how…
After supplementation has been introduced to the breastfeeding baby, we can’t assume that we need to continue in frequency, amount, or pattern. If a baby…
Someone recently challenged my use of the term “growth spurt.” The question was, “Marie, is there any evidence to support the concept of “growth spurts”?…
Many years ago, I saw a baby who had not made good weight gains. The mother told me about her good baby, and I watched…
This is the first post in a series that will address the central questions around supplementing a breastfed baby. Whether you’re the parent or the…
As a goal-seeker and a productivity maven, you need to be at your best every day. To that end, you’ll need to be intentional about…
Most of us are aware of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) feeding recommendations. The AAP recommends that parents “introduce solid foods around 6 months of age.” The…
“I’m pumping. How will I know how much milk my baby needs?” Lactating mothers raise many “enough” questions. It’s easy to assume that the “enough”…