Postpartum

Our mom was in a postpartum spiral after hearing how BIG her baby was time and again.

Preeclampsia is an increasingly common but poorly understood complication impacting up to 1 in 20 pregnancies.

“You are BRCA2 positive.” Nothing prepares you for hearing those words. Not even when you know the breast cancer gene runs in your family.  Receiving that positive test in 2019 expedited our family planning. In 2020, we welcomed our second child (a baby girl!). In November of 2021, just 8 weeks after completing my breastfeeding

Taking antidepressants doesn’t make you a bad mom when you’re suffering postpartum.

Retinol is a popular skincare product for many women, but is it safe to use retinol while breastfeeding? We asked our experts.

Mom to mom, here are the best bidets for women.

Postnatal vitamins are an important addition to the postpartum period for birthing parents and their babies.

While cesarean sections can be planned or unexpected, we know a c-section requires a special recovery kit. Here’s what to add to yours.

Doula and mother of seven (!!), Lindsey Cipriani, tells all about her feeding journeys.

Expert advice on sex after baby— From how long to wait to have sex after giving birth to addressing pain.

Toddler formula is not a replacement for infant formula or milk— Our pediatrician explains the similarities and differences.

Build confidence with these tips for pumping at work and discover the best items for cleaning breast pumps at work.

There are arguments to be made about the safety of using your phone while breastfeeding.

Postpartum anxiety and mental health affects most new moms. Let’s talk about it together.

Do lactation cookies work and are they really necessary? We spoke with lactation consultant and Registered Nurse, Jadah Parks Chatterjee, to get the low-down on lactation cookies.

Expert recommended best foods for breastfeeding moms include nutrient dense foods like avocado, mushrooms and these!

Postpartum worry about your baby is perfectly normal. But there’s a difference between “normal” postpartum worry and PPA. 

If you’re having breast pain or trying to wean, get ready to try cabbage leaves in your bra. We’ve done it, and it works!

Breastfeeding is hard, especially when moms work in an unsupportive feeding environment.

Latham Thomas talks about post partum doulas and why they are so important for moms’ mental health.

When do you need to pump and dump? Separating fact from fiction.

I blamed my boobs for many things— until I needed them for breastfeeding.

Do you need a lactation consultant? If you’re planning to breastfeed- YES. They’re the BFF of breastfeeding.

Whether it’s ‘baby blues’ or postpartum depression, let’s talk symptoms and treatment for new moms.

New parents wondered if stress has an affect on their babies-it can!

“Amen” to Teigen’s Tweet

One mom talks about the connection between breastfeeding and mental health.

Pediatricians are recommending both-breastfeeding and baby formula.

Feeding multiples requires a high supply of breast milk, not always possible for every parent.

When she couldn’t breastfeed after a double mastectomy, this mom went straight to a baby formula she could trust.

There is no one size fits all to a feeding journey. Modern parents face many modern problems- read through some of them here.

Your diet may affect your breastfed baby.

Mom approved tips to help you get through breastfeeding.

From breastfeeding in the workplace to maternity leave, these are the 5 best places to work for new and expectant parents.

Let’s discuss the stigma associated with formula feeding.

Multiples changed my feeding plan entirely.

Many moms breast milk supply goes down once they return to work, here is why.

The best 7 ways to store extra breast milk in the freezer

Courtney Jung deciphers the history of breastfeeding.