Breast & Chest Feeding

When Breast Cancer Awareness Month rolls around, much of the conversation focuses on early detection, risk factors, and treatment options. However, one topic that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is the relationship between hormonal contraception and breast cancer risk. While hormonal birth control is widely used for family planning, period regulation, and even…

The importance of nutrition in a postpartum recipe One of the most important things you can do for your body in the postpartum period is to fuel it with nutritious foods. Making sure you are consuming enough calories from a variety of nutrient-dense sources will aid in your physical recovery from childbirth, improve mood stability,…

I’ll never forget the day I went into the hospital to have my son. I was in the last few weeks of my pregnancy, and I went to an appointment with my OB. They did an ultrasound to check on the baby and I was excited to take a peek at my little guy. My…

So you’ve decided you want to chestfeed your baby. Congratulations! Feeding your baby from your body can be a beautiful symbiotic relationship between parent and child, and a wonderful way to both feed your baby and nurture your bond. Many people recall their time spent nursing a baby with great reverence and joy, while others…

We get it, baby showers are not everybody’s jam. Sitting around a room making small talk with both sides of your family, alongside your coworkers and your college roommates playing awkward games surrounding how big your belly has gotten or what day the baby’s going to arrive. To top it off, you’re the guest of…

3 Keys that make every Auntie worthy of envy An aunt has a really special relationship to a child, and often serves as a trusted mentor and caregiver. Neither mother nor friend, an aunt fills a unique role in a child’s life, and every child deserves the experience brought on by the special bond that…