Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding moms: Have you ever considered becoming a milk donor?

Breastfeeding moms: Have you ever considered becoming a milk donor?

When Kareen Hayford's freezer started to look like a dairy farm, she decided to start donating her breast milk. Here's what it's like to be a milk donor.

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Double breasted: How to master the tandem breastfeed

Double breasted: How to master the tandem breastfeed

It’s intimidating at first to breastfeed your twins at the same time, but once you master the tandem breastfeed, it’ll feel like you’ve won the lottery.

Jennifer Chen

Your Pregnancy: 30 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 30 Weeks

If you feel regular little tickles or spasms in your belly, it’s a good bet that your baby has a case of intrauterine hiccups.

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Does this Starbucks drink increase breastmilk production?

Does this Starbucks drink increase breastmilk production?

The Pink Drink from Starbucks is a hit among breastfeeding moms. The fruity drink made with coconut milk supposedly increases milk supply.

Christine Shepherd

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

Let your kid get dirty—no really, it's good for her to jump in that mud puddle. Here are seven ways you can boost your kid's gut health.

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Watch this rap video to learn all you need to know about breastfeeding

Watch this rap video to learn all you need to know about breastfeeding

This rap video about the breastfeeding struggle is pure magic.

Amy Valm

These life-sized cut-outs of breastfeeding moms are genius

These life-sized cut-outs of breastfeeding moms are genius

Life-sized cut-outs of local moms breastfeeding are popping up around Timmins, Ont. as part of an initiative to normalize breastfeeding in public.

Kim Shiffman

Strategies to survive a nursing strike

Strategies to survive a nursing strike

Your little one may suddenly refuse to nurse, but there are strategies to get her breastfeeding again.

Lisa van de Geyn

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

It’s the worst feeling: not having enough milk to feed your baby. Here's why you're not making enough breastmilk and tips on boosting your supply.

Alex Mlynek

How to care for a new mom: A guide for partners

How to care for a new mom: A guide for partners

Your significant other has just delivered your child. Here’s how to support her (and score major points) while she's adjusting to life with a newborn.

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7 breastfeeding tips every nursing mom has to read

7 breastfeeding tips every nursing mom has to read

Mom of four Louise Gleeson tackles the most common questions with breastfeeding tips and answers from the experts.

Louise Gleeson

7 portable breastfeeding snacks

7 portable breastfeeding snacks

Let's be real, you're going to be spending a lot of time hanging in one spot while breastfeeding, these snacks will make it a little easier.

Amy Valm

Breastfeeding problems: The struggle is real

Breastfeeding problems: The struggle is real

Engorged boobs, latch issues and pumping all day. The struggle is real when it comes to breastfeeding.

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Pregnancy perks: The health benefits for mom

Pregnancy perks: The health benefits for mom

Pregnancy comes with some surprising health benefits for moms.

Erin Phelan

Kelly Ripa's husband accidentally stole Scarlett Johansson's breast pump

Kelly Ripa's husband accidentally stole Scarlett Johansson's breast pump

Mark Consuelos was just trying to help Scarlett Johansson out—and then he accidentally took her most valued possession.

Alyssa Ashton

This new ice cream flavour may help breastfeeding moms increase their milk supply

This new ice cream flavour may help breastfeeding moms increase their milk supply

Yes, you read it right. This is not a joke: ice cream that can help breastfeeding moms increase their milk supply. Raise your spoons, ladies!

Amy Valm

So, the Pope just encouraged women to openly breastfeed in church

So, the Pope just encouraged women to openly breastfeed in church

At a baptism ceremony, Pope Francis encouraged mother's to breastfeed their hungry babies.

Amy Valm

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Baby development

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Concerned that your baby is not gaining weight at a normal rate? Here's what to expect in the first year and what to do if your baby isn't gaining.

Teresa Pitman

This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

Derek Malcolm