Breastfeeding

How to make breast pumping at work go smoothly, from a mom who's been there

How to make breast pumping at work go smoothly, from a mom who's been there

Pumping breast milk when you go back to work can seem complicated and onerous, but these tips can help pumping at work go smoothly.

Jennifer Owens

Is domperidone really a magic breastfeeding pill?

Is domperidone really a magic breastfeeding pill?

Domperidone is a widely prescribed medication for new moms. For many, it’s a miracle drug for boosting milk supply, but for some, it could be dangerous.

Jessica Leeder

Can nipple shields help with breastfeeding problems?

Can nipple shields help with breastfeeding problems?

Many women turn to nipple shields when they're having breastfeeding problems but it actually can cause more issues. Here's what you need to know.

Sydney Loney

4 facts you need to know about drinking and breastfeeding

4 facts you need to know about drinking and breastfeeding

We know the risks associated with drinking during pregnancy, but the rules around drinking and breastfeeding are a bit hazy.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Ouch! What to do if your baby bites during breastfeeding

Ouch! What to do if your baby bites during breastfeeding

Not all babies bite during breastfeeding, but those who do are usually teething. Thankfully, there are some tricks to stopping your baby from biting.

Sydney Loney

How to treat and prevent milk blisters

How to treat and prevent milk blisters

Have you noticed a painful white, clear or yellow bump on your nipples? You likely have a milk blister or bleb. Here's how to treat it.

Sydney Loney

Colostrum: Everything you need to know about this liquid gold

Colostrum: Everything you need to know about this liquid gold

Colostrum is the first milk you produce for your baby and it is pretty magical. Here is everything you need to know about colostrum.

Sydney Loney

What to expect when you get your period while breastfeeding

What to expect when you get your period while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding often delays the return of your period, but when Aunt Flo returns, you may notice that it affects your milk supply. Here's what you can do.

Sydney Loney

Society loves boobs—just apparently not when there's a baby attached

Society loves boobs—just apparently not when there's a baby attached

Yet again, a breastfeeding mom has been shamed for feeding her baby at Victoria's Secret, and the hypocrisy is absolutely ridiculous.

Carrie Bruno

Mom shamed for breastfeeding at Disneyland serves up the *perfect* punishment

Mom shamed for breastfeeding at Disneyland serves up the perfect punishment

This California mom was targeted by mommy-shamers— but guess who ended up #winning?

Christine Chua

Why do my nipples turn white when I breastfeed?

Why do my nipples turn white when I breastfeed?

Have you been finding breastfeeding painful and noticing that your nipples are turning white? You could be experiencing nipple blanching.

Sydney Loney

"I'm constantly in pain and uncomfortable:" Whitney Port on the worst part of motherhood

"I'm constantly in pain and uncomfortable:" Whitney Port on the worst part of motherhood

In her first column, Whitney Port opens up about the biggest surprises (both good and bad!) that rocked her world since having her son Sonny.

Whitney Port, Flare

Individual rooms are revolutionizing NICU care

Individual rooms are revolutionizing NICU care

Hospitals are redesigning their NICU rooms to help parents spend more time with their babies—and the health benefits to infants are incredible.

Jill Buchner

Here's how long to breastfeed to cut your baby's SIDS risk by half

Here's how long to breastfeed to cut your baby's SIDS risk by half

A study found that breastfeeding for two months—even if you supplement with formula—can reduce your baby's risk of SIDS by half.

Jill Buchner

How to Prevent and Treat Mastitis

How to Prevent and Treat Mastitis

For breastfeeding moms, mastitis isn't much fun. Here are some expert tips on how to deal with it...and how to avoid it all together.

Teresa Pitman

Nursing moms: Ontario milk bank needs more breast milk donations

Nursing moms: Ontario milk bank needs more breast milk donations

The milk bank is in need of more breast milk donations for preemie babies. If you're interested in becoming a donor, here's what you need to know.

The Canadian Press

How to handle oversupply and overactive letdown

How to handle oversupply and overactive letdown

Having too much breast milk—and the overactive letdown caused by it—can make breastfeeding unpleasant for both mom and baby.

Alex Mlynek

14 fun facts about boobs

14 fun facts about boobs

Did you know breastmilk sprays out of as many as 20 openings in your nipple? Watch for more awesome facts about your boobs.

Today's Parent

Bridezilla didn't get the memo that breastfeeding isn't disgusting

Bridezilla didn't get the memo that breastfeeding isn't disgusting

A bride banned breastfeeding at her wedding and the internet is MAD.

Leah Rumack

Should you give your baby a pacifier?

Should you give your baby a pacifier?

At what age should you give your baby a pacifier? And will giving your newborn a soother mess with your breastfeeding latch? Here's what you need to know.

Today's Parent