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…
I often find it hard to get my head around autoimmune diseases. Then, I need to help a mother, a professional, or an IBCLC® exam…
I admit it. The first time I ever heard about emergency preparedness for breastfeeding families it seemed odd to me. My immediate smart-alecky remark was:…
You’ve heard of breast enhancement. Maybe you find yourself wondering, “Wait! Do I really know what this means?” Hmm. Maybe not. That exact question flickered…
Can a baby with a cardiac defect breastfeed? Not if you deny him the chance to do so. Here are just a few tips for…
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…
World AIDS Day reminds us that mothers and babies are living with, or at-risk of, HIV/AIDS. This disease affects approximately 38 million people worldwide. It…
Maybe you’re adopting a baby and you want to breastfeed. You’ve heard about relactation, but you’re skeptical. Here are a few questions you’ll want to…
Certainly, your baby’s runny, stuffy nose could be explained by allergies. But here, I’m going to primarily address infectious, contagious, viral infections in the winter…