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…
Listen to the podcast, “Emergency Preparedness, New Milk Storage Guidelines and More” *Note: This podcast is now part of our new self-learning program, Emergency Preparedness for Infants and Mothers (2.3 L-CERPs). Click here to purchase. When a natural disaster strikes, breastfeeding mothers may feel anxious about their ability to continue Read more…
As you know, we just marked World Breastfeeding Week 2018 a few weeks ago. So, you might be wondering why there’s a need for Black Breastfeeding Week 2018 shortly thereafter. In 2014, author and advocate, Kimberly Seals Allers gave five strong reasons. However, as we look back on the past 4 Read more…
A mother has posted a photo of herself breastfeeding her 4-year old. Fox news reports that she is “being shamed on social media for nursing her kids beyond the ‘normal’ age.” And that it’s “gross” and “disgusting.” Okay, and that “normal” age would be…what? And the social norm would be exactly the Read more…
In my recent podcast, I spoke with Colleen Weeks about adverse childhood events (ACEs) and their impact on immediate and long-term health. Colleen has been involved in the identification and management of ACEs for many years, And, as a childbirth and breastfeeding expert, she has plenty of insight to share. Read more…