Both parents and professionals seem to get confused about single-user breast pumps versus multi-user pumps. Here, I’ll try to differentiate them in terms of what…
Many women think they have sore nipples due to pumping. That’s possible, and usually manageable. Let’s look at some reasons why it might happen, and…
Freezing and reheating milk should be a no-brainer, right? Well, no, it’s a little more complicated. There are many questions and myths floating around about…
It seems simple. You can thaw your milk just like you’d thaw ground beef or a chunk of chocolate cake, right? Not so fast there.…
I recently talked about the common questions I hear about the safety of freezing milk for newborns and infants. Today, I’ll address some questions I…
For years, I’ve fielded tons of questions about freezing milk for newborns or older infants. In the last decade or so, the number of questions…
You may have seen well-meaning mothers on social media offering up their milk for families who are unable to find adequate amounts of formula. Yes,…
It’s hard to imagine that anything could generate more uncertainties and fears than COVID-19. Because of those emotions, people tend to create their own narrative…
Is donor milk an option for adopted infants? And if so, what are some of the questions to ask about the efficacy, safety, and practicality…
At holiday time, we often travel to see family members. It’s what we do. But lactating mothers may want to plan ahead when traveling with…