For decades, I’ve heard people talk about “breast milk.” But for the life of me, I can’t understand why we call it breast milk. What…
Freezing and reheating milk should be a no-brainer, right? Well, no, it’s a little more complicated. There are many questions and myths floating around about…
For years, I’ve fielded tons of questions about freezing milk for newborns or older infants. In the last decade or so, the number of questions…
I can’t begin to imagine how many calls I’ve had from both parents and professionals who are half-panicked about colored milk. I doubt I’ll be…
You may have seen well-meaning mothers on social media offering up their milk for families who are unable to find adequate amounts of formula. Yes,…
If you’re leaking milk, you’re probably puzzled, embarrassed, or frustrated. You probably know it’s harmless, but you’re tired of it being a messy nuisance. Perhaps,…
Not surprisingly, most women assume that breastfeeding means suckling a baby at his mother’s breast. That’s certainly one option. But there are actually several options…
We know about the benefits of breastfeeding, and have for years. But what makes it so very special? What are the components of human milk,…