Motherhood

You may find a wide spectrum of guidelines written about the safety of breast milk at various temperatures. It can be confusing to try to figure out which source is correct. Why is there so much variability? The simple answer is that research is conducted in...

One of the first things they told us before we left the hospital with our newborn was to wait to introduce the pacifier. Perhaps the most important task of the newborn is to learn to be a good eater. If you are breastfeeding, introducing the pacifier too early can...

The doula looks at the family as a whole entity. Her perspective is, “What is going to help this new family with their new addition and also make the postpartum time the least chaotic as possible?" Remember, this is a new world for the family. They instantly need to...

A mother asks, “I am returning back to work soon and my 3 month old baby girl will not take a bottle. What can I do?" It's really terrific that you have been exclusively breastfeeding your daughter! It can be challenging to transition back to the workplace, so it's...