Some people findbreastfeedingeasy, while other new moms find it hard to accomplish. From helping your baby latch on to making sure you have a steady supply of milk, there is a lot to think about. You may have read that you should “pump and dump,” or get rid of some of your breas...
Pregnancy and MRI Pregnant women shouldn’t get an MRI during their first trimester unless they absolutely need the test. The first trimester is when the baby's organs develop. It's considered safe to have contrast dye while you're breastfeeding because there's no evidence that the tiny am...
The Best Foods to Eat if You're Breastfeeding Medically Reviewed by Alexandra Paetow How to Get a Proper Breastfeeding Latch Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick How to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick Pump and Dump: What It Is and When You Should Do It Med...
The Best Foods to Eat if You're Breastfeeding Medically Reviewed by Alexandra Paetow How to Get a Proper Breastfeeding Latch Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick How to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick Pump and Dump: What It Is and When You Should Do It Med...
The Best Foods to Eat if You're Breastfeeding Medically Reviewed by Alexandra Paetow How to Get a Proper Breastfeeding Latch Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick How to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick Pump and Dump: What It Is and When You Should Do It Med...
The Best Foods to Eat if You're Breastfeeding Medically Reviewed by Alexandra Paetow How to Get a Proper Breastfeeding Latch Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick How to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply Medically Reviewed by Micah Resnick Pump and Dump: What It Is and When You Should Do It Med...
Pump and dumpis a catchy phrase, but may not be necessary. Alcohol in your breast milk mirrors your blood alcohol levels and both peak around 40 minutes after you've had a glass. After that, your body will start metabolizing the alcohol, clearing it from both your bloodstream and your bre...
“Not only is it safe, breastfeeding while sick is a good idea. Your baby is actually the person least likely to fall ill with your tummy upset or cold, as she has already been in close contact with you and is getting a daily dose of those protective antibodies from...
The founder of the lactation lab breaks down what's in your breastmilk, how to increase breastmilk supply, how much water you should drink while breastfeeding, what nutrients breastfeeding mothers need and more.
But how much science is backing these rules? What should you avoid, what’s okay to have in moderation, and what rules are flat-out myths?Sharman L. Reed, MD, an OB/GYN at Kaiser Permanente, says that there are fewer things to avoid when breastfeeding than when pregnant. “While you...