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Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

The wondrous process of producing milk starts when you're just 6 weeks pregnant and carries on until you stop nursing. Here are all the incredible details.

Alex Mlynek

Breastfeeding my three-year-old is an act of resistance

Breastfeeding my three-year-old is an act of resistance

Others might say that nursing a toddler is "extended breastfeeding," but my Indigenous community just calls it what it is: breastfeeding.

Andrea Landry

When you’re plus-size, you get a lot more side-eye for breastfeeding in public

When you’re plus-size, you get a lot more side-eye for breastfeeding in public

I know women of all sizes can feel judged for breastfeeding in public, but being a big mom made me feel far more visible.

Jen McLellan

10 reasons for low milk supply when breastfeeding

10 reasons for low milk supply when breastfeeding

Are you worried that you're not producing enough breast milk? Here are 10 reasons you might suddenly have a low milk supply.

Teresa Pitman

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

While a quick nap from point A to B is probably OK, the car seat is definitely not a place babies should regularly be sleeping.

Raina Delisle

What is hypospadias and how do you repair it?

What is hypospadias and how do you repair it?

Hypospadias is a surprisingly common congenital condition that affects the location of the urethra. Here's what it is and how it's treated.

Kate Daley

Can you breastfeed after breast reduction surgery?

Can you breastfeed after breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction surgery can make it more difficult to breastfeed your baby, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Here's what you need to know.

Claire Gagne

Can I breastfeed after a breast augmentation?

Can I breastfeed after a breast augmentation?

Most women who have had breast augmentation surgery can still nurse, but there are things you should know about breastfeeding with implants.

Claire Gagne

4 tips for finding the best nursing bra for you

4 tips for finding the best nursing bra for you

The right nursing bra is key to keeping your lactating boobs comfortable and healthy. Here's how to find the best nursing bra for you.

Kara Aaserud

What’s the deal with baby acne?

What’s the deal with baby acne?

Yes, baby acne does exist, but try not to worry. Here’s how to differentiate between the two types and how to treat them.

Andrea Karr

Postpartum Hair Loss Is Totally Normal—Here’s How to Stop It

Postpartum care

Postpartum Hair Loss Is Totally Normal—Here’s How to Stop It

You're starting to panic, but postpartum hair loss is quite common. Here's when it will stop and what you can do to slow down the shedding.

Liz Bruckner

I’m scared the darkness that gripped me after my baby was born will come roaring back

Postpartum care

I’m scared the darkness that gripped me after my baby was born will come roaring back

The state of maternal mental health care makes me worry about having a second child. I don’t know if I could go through postpartum depression again.

Anne Thériault

10 Diaper Bags That Don't Look Like Diaper Bags

10 Diaper Bags That Don't Look Like Diaper Bags

When you’ve got little kids, you definitely need a durable carryall—but that shouldn’t limit you to diaper bags that scream “I’m a mom.”

Amanda Naccarato

Moms are sharing postpartum belly pics on Reddit and we’re so here for it

Postpartum care

Moms are sharing postpartum belly pics on Reddit and we’re so here for it

These women are celebrating their miraculous bodies by sharing their post-baby belly shots—and encouraging other moms to do the same.

Amanda Naccarato

Have you ever heard of polydactyly? It’s when a baby is born with extra fingers or toes

Have you ever heard of polydactyly? It’s when a baby is born with extra fingers or toes

With polydactyly, a congenital limb malformation, the “ten fingers, ten toes” delivery-room joke about having a healthy baby isn’t quite accurate.

Heather Jones

My small breasts were an even bigger disappointment when they couldn’t feed my son

My small breasts were an even bigger disappointment when they couldn’t feed my son

I always knew my breasts were different, but since becoming a mom I finally learned that it's because I have insufficient glandular tissue.

Marie Holmes

Lyrics to Deck The Halls

Lyrics to Deck The Halls

Here are the lyrics to deck the halls. Sing this classic as a family while you spruce up your home for the holidays.

Today's Parent

How to get baby to take a bottle

How to get baby to take a bottle

Whether you’re planning on leaving for a few hours, or want some middle-of-the-night relief, here’s how to encourage your baby to take a bottle.

Alex Mlynek

How to survive your baby’s 4-month sleep regression

How to survive your baby’s 4-month sleep regression

The 4-month sleep regression is real—and it’s totally normal. Here's how to make it through this dreaded sleep-pattern change.

Kara Aaserud

Lyrics to lullabies and songs you need in your baby's life

Lyrics to lullabies and songs you need in your baby's life

From "Rock-a-bye Baby" to "Round the Garden," here are lyrics to lullabies that will lull your baby to sleep—and a few that are sure to get some giggles!

Today's Parent