In a previous post, I addressed funny-colored milk in general. Today, I’d like to talk about a rare condition when the funny-colored milk is called…
We’d like to think that breastfeeding happens in a safe little bubble. It doesn’t. Sometimes, we must recognize that the mother’s physical, emotional, and social…
When you became a NICU nurse, you probably didn’t imagine yourself spending much, if any, time supporting breastfeeding and lactation. You probably imagined yourself standing…
More and more infants and children are affected with plagiocephaly. There’s much that we don’t know about it. Maybe you’ve already wondered about the effect…
After having been in this business for decades, I hear the same old myths. I won’t say I’ve heard them all, but certainly, I’ve heard…
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…