Mastitis is the most common postpartum infection; it occurs in 25-30% of breastfeeding mothers. It can sometimes be a recurring problem and it can lead…
There are many reasons for anyone to stop smoking. And, there are some very specific reasons that breastfeeding mothers should quit smoking. Yet, because it’s…
In a previous post, I outlined some autoimmune conditions commonly seen in women of childbearing age. Here, I’ll outline additional conditions and highlight the pros…
If you’ve got an autoimmune condition, you might be wondering if you can or should breastfeed. There are over 100 autoimmune diseases. Here, I’ve described some…
By definition, engorgement is about congestion and distension. There’s vascular and lymphatic congestion, and milk. Remember, this is all about the fluid getting stuck, like…
In a previous post, I explained how physiologic engorgement normally occurs in all mothers who have given birth. Here, we’ll explore pathologic engorgement. Definition and…
Think you know all about engorgement? Hmm, maybe not. Let’s start with this: Let’s tackle those questions, and more. Parents or professionals who talk about…
Now that we’ve acknowledged the amazingly complex milk ejection reflex, which you’ve probably heard called milk let-down, let’s explore how certain stimuli may impact let-down,…
Have you ever thought about what I like to call the “magic triangle”? That’s milk production, milk ejection, and milk transfer. Each of those is…
I like to eat and drink. I’m guessing that you like to eat and drink, too. If you’re breastfeeding, you’ve probably heard about foods and…