In the 1970s, the late, great Dr. Derrick Jelliffe said that “breast is best.” This soon became the mantra of tens of thousands of breastfeeding advocates. Similarly, we now hear discussions of “sustainable foods.” These discussions often mention dairy foods, but no one seems to call out formula as a Read more…
If you haven’t already endured criticism about breastfeeding, brace yourself. At one point or another, nearly every breastfeeding mother is attacked for her decisions or actions. My guest, psychotherapist Sandra Reich, confirmed what I’ve seen over and over. First, holiday time seems to be a prime time for family members Read more…
It’s the holiday season – a time for celebration, for family, for gift-giving. Wondering how to find the perfect gift for new moms? Whether it be your own mom, a friend, or your child’s mom, you might need some ideas. Here are six questions that will help you in your Read more…
With the holidays approaching, that often means changed schedules and routines. Whether it be to visit relatives or enjoy time away, you may be considering travel. Or, you may be planning on hosting a large dinner or even shopping for the perfect gift. The holidays can often be stressful, and Read more…
Being a mom while serving in the United States military isn’t always easy. Deployments, training, and often unorthodox hours all add to the complexities of being a working mother. But breastfeeding in uniform makes things is likely to be present more complexities than other jobs. Nevertheless, many moms have made Read more…
Nursing mothers are often told that eating chocolate while breastfeeding makes babies irritable and fussy because it contains caffeine. That’s a myth. In fact, it’s a myth within a myth. But there are more considerations to look at before jumping to this conclusion. There at least 5 questions to ask Read more…
Not every breastfeeding mother wants or needs an in-person visit along with the pressure of showing up at the appointed time. Not everyone needs to have the one-on-one expertise of an IBCLC. Going to a support group might not appeal to some moms. (You wouldn’t find me at a support Read more…
When my producer, Robert Ciolino, first invited me to host a weekly radio show, I practically laughed him off the phone. I didn’t know anything about hosting a talk radio show. I didn’t even listen to talk radio! (The radio show is now a podcast). I’m celebrating 5 years of success Read more…
Whether you are breastfeeding or not, gaining child custody is always a painful ordeal. However, if you are breastfeeding, you should be prepared for another layer of complexity. During my recent interview with Shannon Shubert, it occurred to me that mothers should consider at least 6 factors when considering breastfeeding Read more…
When a natural disaster strikes, breastfeeding mothers may feel anxious about their ability to continue to properly care for and feed their baby. Use these top ten tips for breastfeeding in a natural disaster. 1. Anticipate a natural disaster; think ahead and pack a bag. Alcohol-based wipes and hand Read more…