Oh, The Places You Nurse!
Here we are with another edition of stories about the different places our readers have nursed their little ones. Today’s blog post includes on-the-job feedings and an anecdote that’s sure…
How Terpenes Influence the Effects and Flavors of Different Cannabis Strains?
If you’re a fan of cannabis, then you’re likely aware of the other strains available today. From the uplifting effects of Sativa strains to the relaxing properties of Indica strains,…
Learn About Kratom in Baltimore City, Maryland
Kratom also known as Mitragyna Speciosa is a natural herb native to southeast Asia that belongs to the coffee family and has garnered much praise in Baltimore in recent years.…
Tips for infusing equity into philanthropy
In April, we reported on a thread that came up during the Black Birth Maternal & Infant Health Symposium: capitalism and how it influences health equity. This month, the United…
Is Pumping Too Much Possible? (Longer than 20
You might have heard that you shouldn’t pump for more than 20 or 30 minutes. Is this true? How long is too long to pump? This post may contain affiliate…
My postpartum breasts don’t feel as full, am I losing my breast milk supply?
Breasts are made of a network of ducts, covered by a layer of fatty tissue. During pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone enlarge the milk ducts and multiply the glandular tissue that…
Why does my newborn feel like they’re biting me?
When a baby latches to the breast, the baby needs to cup the tongue around the niple, keep the tongue out over the gum line, and shape/form the nipple in…
I don’t like breastfeeding, it makes me feel sad or angry.
Breastfeeding is not all snuggles and cuddles. Some may actually experience an aversion to the act of breastfeeding. There are 3 types of aversions: Sensory Aversion Breastfeeding is a complex…
My baby is refusing the breast: breastfeeding aversion
Aversion to feeding means screaming or crying when offered the breast or bottle, refusing to eat, or needing to be fed while moving or while drowsy/asleep. This is not a…
As Families Grow: Helping Siblings Adapt To A New Baby
How do I help my family adjust to a new baby? It’s a question that families ask themselves with the arrival of each child. No matter how many times you’ve…
