If you find yourself in the position where you have bountiful bags of milk stashed in your freezer and...
Many breastfeeding mamas stress over what they can and can’t eat, and look for lists of foods to avoid,...
Misconception #1: “It’s okay for a breastfed baby not to poop.” Truth: It depends on the age of the...
How many times have you heard someone say “well, at the hospital they said his latch looked good” but...
What are nipple shields? Nipple shields-the super thin silicone nipple worn over mom’s nipple during feedings at the breast;...
We don’t like to think about it, we don’t like to talk about it, but the truth is that sometimes...
Too much milk So your milk has come in and you are elated your baby is finally getting that larger...
Why chiropractic care? When you saw this title, you may have wondered, what is a blog post about chiropractic...
Your breasts will become strangers to you after having a baby. They will seem to take on a life of...
Breastfed babies may be bottle fed for a variety of reasons Breastfed babies may be fed with a bottle...
This is a very personal question, but, do you fart? I bet you do. So does the Queen of...
We call it the terrible two’s and then we have another baby, because that will make things easier… Here...
Having a new baby is like having your husband’s old college roommate crash your honeymoon. Babies, while created in moments...
What is breast swelling? Breast swelling after you have had your baby can cause difficulties with breastfeeding and can be...
Many mothers report that they feel small lumps in their breasts during breastfeeding. They may describe it as feeling like...
Do you have plugged (or clogged) milk ducts and want to know how to treat them? Watch this expert...
Sore, cracked bleeding nipples. Crushed, crimped nipples. Painfully “strong” suck. Dreading the next breastfeeding Baby who never seems satisfied. Baby’s weight gain is slow despite...
Only new moms need breastfeeding help. Does that sound right? No? Doesn’t sound right to me either. The reality is,...
Getting started can be tough Many mothers start off thinking of breastfeeding simply as a feeding method. In those...
What is thrush? Thrush is a fungal infection, most often caused by candida albicans. There are over 300 different strains...
Many mothers, for many reasons pump during their breastfeeding experience. Some pump occasionally and others pump full time. Reasons why...
The first few days and weeks can make or break your breastfeeding relationship. It feels particularly precarious when balancing...
Alcohol, it has a pretty bad rap here in North America. Those who like it, like it a lot and...
Your baby, who has always come to your breast for comfort, love, and nourishment, is now screaming, crying, and...
We often hear from moms that are worried about their milk supply. Usually their concerns are that their baby...
One of the great things about living as part of a society, is that people love to give advice. Once...
It is not uncommon to be overwhelmed by the many opinions (often unsolicited) from loved ones, friends, acquaintances about...
Working and breastfeeding:it’s a challenge that many mothers face. 44% of mothers in the United States say that they are not able...
Many of you will have well-meaning family members, friends, and even trusted pediatricians who will encourage you to begin...
Breastfeeding position and latching: The easiest way to start on the right path, and the easiest thing to get wrong....
Congratulations you’re pregnant!! Or maybe you just had your baby!! So you start sharing your great news with everyone. They...
Breastfeeding success is greatly dependent upon how your baby latches to your breast. While it may look easy, getting a...
“He’s not tongue tied, he can stick out his tongue!” Have you ever heard this phrase about your own...
Have you ever been told that breastfeeding hurts? Of course. Everyone loves to tell their stories about how much breastfeeding...
As someone who works with new moms a lot, I have to say that the number one question I get...
The time is coming! Your baby is almost here! And you want to get breastfeeding at birth right, but...
What does your OB provider, friends, and parenting magazines mean when they say you should do skin to skin with...
Hell week Your first week at home with your firstborn. I call it this because I had friends call me...
Are you pregnant and already preparing to breastfeed? Congratulations! Sometimes it’s hard to think about breastfeeding when you are...
What is engorgement and what causes it? It’s normal to experience engorgement, or heaviness and fullness in the breast, in...
So, you’ve given birth – congratulations! You’ve also begun your breastfeeding journey. If this is your first baby, both...
If you’ve ever wondered if your baby’s fussiness could be related to something you’re eating, you’re not alone. Or perhaps...
It’s not unusual to be anxious about breastfeeding in your first 24 hours as a new mother Do you...
When you start your breastfeeding journey, it’s often scary to not know exactly how much milk your baby is...
There has been a lot of discussion in the past few months about the article that linked breastfeeding to...
Did you know your breast pump is tax-deductible? According to the IRS, … breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation...
Welcome to MilkOnTap, a company with a mission that is near and dear to my heart. As a Harvard-trained pediatrician...
