FEATURED
Understanding Hormones and Breastfeeding
Written by: Wendy.
If you think about it, the way the body works to make breastfeeding happen is ...
Read More
Understanding Hormones and Breastfeeding
Written by: Wendy.
If you think about it, the way the body works to make breastfeeding happen is ...
Read More
The Best Gifts for Postpartum Moms
Written by: Brooke, Certified Postpartum Doula
Most moms don’t plan enough for themselves after b...
Read More
How to Treat Mastitis with New Protocols
Written by: Wendy Wisner
When I first started breastfeeding (over 15 years ago!), I had mastitis ...
Read More
Can you produce more milk with your 2nd baby?
Many mothers say they noticed they had produced more milk or that their milk came in quicker wit...
Read More
Why You Should Celebrate Your Amazing Breastfeeding Journey
Whatever your breastfeeding milestone is, and whether you breastfeed for a few hours or a few yea...
Read More
What to Know About Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
If you are nursing a baby or toddler and become pregnant, you may be wo...
Read More
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Midwife
By Anjelica, MSM, CPM, CLEC, LM.
One of the beautiful things about midwifery care is that it cent...
Read More
What To Know About The New AAP Breastfeeding Guidelines
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
On June 27th, the Academy of American Pediatrics (AAP) announced some c...
Read More
Homebirth 101
Written by: Anjelica, Licensed Midwife, Clinical Herbalist, and Certified Lactation Educator Coun...
Read More
Registry Essentials You Might Be Overlooking
Written by: Janel Duffy, BeHerVillage.
When you’re getting ready to welcome your new baby into yo...
Read More
What Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Doula
By Anjelica, MSM, CPM, CLEC, LM.
If you’re like many new mothers, as soon as you get that positiv...
Read More
7 Completely Normal Baby Behaviors That May Take You By Surprise
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
As a new parent, there are certain baby behaviors that you may expect....
Read More
Your Last Breastfeeding Session: The Emotions of Weaning
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
Some of us plan when our last breastfeeding session will be and prepare...
Read More
Placenta 101 & What to Do With It After Birth
Written by: Mary, Postpartum Doula.
During pregnancy, your body performs the enormous task of gro...
Read More
Why Every New Parent Should Know About “Laid-Back” Breastfeeding
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
When I was a brand new parent, I had a lot of trouble breastfeeding. I ...
Read More
When Can I Stop Pumping?
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
First of all, any breastfeeding parent who pumps for their baby is a her...
Read More
What To Know About DMER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
After getting the hang of it, most of us hope that breastfeeding can be ...
Read More
Breastfeeding a Toddler When a Newborn Arrives
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC
Breastfeeding a toddler when a newborn arrives can pose some uniq...
Read More
How To Navigate Family Gatherings Around The Holidays
Written by: Wendy, IBCLCBeing a parent is hard enough, but when you feel unsupported or misunders...
Read More
How to Boost Your Fertility
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
From the time we hit puberty, we are given a plethora...
Read More
How To Pick The Best Breast Pump For Your Needs
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
As an expecting or new mom, you likely have found yourself researching b...
Read More
What Is Oversupply And How Can You Manage It?
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
When it comes to breastfeeding challenges, experiencing a low milk suppl...
Read More
Breastfeeding Trauma Is Real & We Need To Talk About It
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
LET'S BREAKDOWN BREASTFEEDING TRAUMA
First, let's hear directly from mom...
Read More
Is It Okay To Nurse My Baby To Sleep?
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
Parents of little ones are tired—that’s just a fact. Babies often don’t ...
Read More
The Stigmatization of Pregnancy Loss
Written by: Bentley, Doula
Many people have probably heard the statistic that up to 25% of pregna...
Read More
Breastfeeding Latch 101 For Moms
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC
We’ve all seen pictures of mothers comfortably holding their perf...
Read More
8 Breastfeeding Topics No One Talks About, But Should!
Written by: Wendy Wisner
Most of us start our breastfeeding journeys with some basic knowledge o...
Read More
Hospital vs. Birth Center vs. Home Birth - Which is Right For You?
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC
Depending on where you live, you may have multiple options for whe...
Read More
Breastfeeding Milestones & Why They Matter!
Written by: Jessy, Titty City Founder.
Whether you choose to breastfeed or pump for a minute, a c...
Read More
The History of World Breastfeeding Week
Written by: Rebekah Clark
The inaugural World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) was in August of 1992 with...
Read More
7 Pregnancy Topics That No One Talks About
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
Before we navigate pregnancy ourselves, we might have a general idea a...
Read More
When to Call Your Provider During Pregnancy
Written by: Liesel Teen | Mommy Labor Nurse
During pregnancy, I think every mama has moments of w...
Read More
Postpartum Care After A C-Section
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
Most of us don’t plan on having C-sections, but about a third of birthin...
Read More
Night Sweats & 5 Other Postpartum Topics No One Warned You About
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
The truth is, no one can fully prepare you for what it’s like to have a...
Read More
Being a New Mother During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Becoming a mother and the willingness to sacrifice whatever is asked of you for your child's we...
Read More
Breastfeeding Hasn’t Been Easy During the Pandemic... But It’s Getting Better!
Breastfeeding Hasn’t Been Easy for Moms During the Pandemic...
But It’s Getting Better.
Written b...
Read More
Finding the Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which means millions of people will be looking for the u...
Read More
Understanding & Coping with Birth Trauma
Written by: Bentley, Doula
Giving birth to a child is a major life experience, and every birth i...
Read More
What To Know About Drinking Alcohol & Breastfeeding
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC.
It is well known that alcohol and pregnancy do not mix. All major healt...
Read More
When To Introduce Solids To Your Breastfed Baby
Written by: Wendy, IBCLC
Each time your baby hits a new milestone, it’s natural for you to feel a...
Read More
What Does it Mean to Decolonize Birth?
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
Do you ever stop and think about why systems are org...
Read More
What Your Baby’s Diaper Is Telling You & How Breast Milk Impacts That
Written by: Wendy Wisner, IBCLC.
I’m not sure anyone thinks about poop as much as a new parent do...
Read More
The Golden Hour - What It Is and Why It’s So Important
Written by: Allison, RN, IBCLC.
When you hear the words, the golden hour, you probably think of ...
Read More
Labor Induction Options & Important Questions to Ask Yourself
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula
Labor inductions, or interventions that artificially ...
Read More
Baby Massage: Make Your Postpartum Breezy With Just Your Hands
Written by: Bri Taggart, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, RN, and Certified Ed...
Read More
Natural Variances in Organic Nipple Cream
Natural Ingredients = Natural Variances
Ever since our founding 30 years ago, Motherlove has bee...
Read More
What To Know About Nursing a Toddler Past 12 Months
Written by Wendy, IBCLC.
Most moms who end up nursing past 12 months usually don’t start with th...
Read More
How Partners Can Support During Labor
Written by: Bentley Porterfield-Finn, Doula.
Childbirth is one of the most unique and beautiful ...
Read More
