Motherhood

The milk that we buy at the grocery store has been pasteurized and homogenized. The pasteurization process kills all the bacteria and live cells in the milk—making it safe for us to drink, but also less stable. Homogenizing the milk blends in the fat so that it...

In this Mother’s Day season I want to congratulate all the mothers in the world. In the past few months I have realized how amazing and resilient we all are by having some incredible “aha” moments. Whenever I come into an unusual situation or new challenge I think of...

Smart moms look for bargains. Hand-me-downs are often as good as new and can save you a lot of money. When it comes to purchasing a breast pump, however, think twice about buying used or sharing with a friend. I often hear, “My pump is used, but I bought a new pump...

You may wonder why a lactation consultant--someone who considers herself somewhat of an expert in the art and science of breastfeeding--is writing an article about crying babies.  I have been moved to address this topic because every day parents ask me about hunger...