Breastfeeding

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Pregnancy health

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Motherisk.org, which used to be a helpline run by SickKids for people who were pregnant or breastfeeding, is now run by a third-party promoting CBD oils.

Kevin John Siazon

Moms, let's just love our boobs—no matter what they look like

Moms, let's just love our boobs—no matter what they look like

Instead of questioning if they look right, let's bring some body positivity to our boobs and celebrate them for what they are: pretty freaking beautiful.

Simone Olivero

Does your baby have acid reflux, or are they just barfy?

Does your baby have acid reflux, or are they just barfy?

Doctors used to prescribe ranitidine to treat acid reflux in babies, but some formulations have been recalled. How can parents manage reflux symptoms and minimize the barf?

Emily Senger

My mommy is a heartless harpy: The deep thoughts of a demon baby

My mommy is a heartless harpy: The deep thoughts of a demon baby

The deep thoughts of a demon baby.

Rosemary Counter

Are too many babies getting tongue-tie surgery?

Are too many babies getting tongue-tie surgery?

Parents say it works miracles for babies who are struggling to breastfeed, but some experts are worried that tongue tie surgery is being done too often.

Wendy Glauser

I almost gave up breastfeeding because no one told me about nipple shields

I almost gave up breastfeeding because no one told me about nipple shields

Yes, nipple shields have their hazards. But at eight months old, my daughter is healthy and hasn’t felt her mother’s hot tears on her face since using one.

Bianca Teixeira

Black rice chia porridge

Black rice chia porridge

Black rice, chia seeds and coconut—what could be better? This easy to make breakfast porridge is packed with antioxidants, perfect for nursing mothers.

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

A dairy or cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in childhood, but the good news is that the majority of kids outgrow it.

Raina Delisle

Giving your baby morning breastmilk at bedtime might be ruining his sleep

Giving your baby morning breastmilk at bedtime might be ruining his sleep

Not all your breastmilk is created equal–which is why newborns who drink morning milk at night could be struggling to doze off.

Jennifer Hahn-Holbrook

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

Having daughters made me rethink breast reduction surgery

Having daughters made me rethink breast reduction surgery

If puberty hits and my daughters inherit my genetic breast code, I don’t want them to think there’s something wrong with their bodies.

Halina Newberry Grant

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

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

Yup, you’re doing it right: 12 signs that breastfeeding is going well

Yup, you’re doing it right: 12 signs that breastfeeding is going well

The early days of learning how to breastfeed your baby can be full of questions. Here are 12 reassuring signs that breastfeeding is going well.

Louise Gleeson

10 of the cruelest things anyone can say to a mom struggling to breastfeed

10 of the cruelest things anyone can say to a mom struggling to breastfeed

When you're struggling to breastfeed your baby, hearing things like, "Women have been breastfeeding since the dawn of time!" is just not helpful.

Kristen Thompson

Sleep and feeding schedules for your baby and toddler

Sleep and feeding schedules for your baby and toddler

Wondering what to expect for your baby’s ever-changing sleep and feeding routines? We have expert sample schedules to cover you from birth to toddlerhood.

Bonnie Schiedel

Breastfeeding lying down is nursing goals

Breastfeeding lying down is nursing goals

Here's what you need to know about breastfeeding your baby while lying down in the side-lying position and step-by-step tips on how to do it.

Alex Mlynek