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When you are expecting, it is easy to get caught up in decorating the nursery and picking out the perfect stroller. But one of the most vital things you can prepare for is how you are going to feed your baby. Many expectant mothers hope to exclusively breastfeed, yet find themselves overwhelmed in the hazy, early days postpartum. While there is no way to guarantee a flawless breastfeeding journey, there are practical steps you and your partner can take during pregnancy to sta

A classic motherhood showdown: meet their needs, protect your sleep, and somehow survive it all.

With so many breast pumps now on the market, picking one can be a really daunting task. I remember when I had my first son,...

1. Stress Less I know not being able to feed your baby is pretty stressful. But the more you stress your body out emotionally and...

Covid-19 has brought on so many challenges and new concerns we would have never imagined dealing with. Over the last year we have been...

How many of you answered size? This is one of the most common misconceptions I have seen in my private practice. Most women are under the...

Eight years ago on March 29th, 2013, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Having spent my entire career as a labor and delivery nurse I...

The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) was launched in 1991 in an effort to, “implement practices that promote and support breastfeeding.” A...

For many women breast tenderness is one of the first signs of pregnancy. The increase in the hormone progesterone causes the darkening on...