When I set out to nurse both of my children after they were born, I thought breastfeeding was going to just “magically” happen. Lay back, put baby to breast, and voila — all is right in the world.

One of the biggest challenges of breastfeeding is knowing whether your baby is getting enough milk. At the start of your breastfeeding journey, milk production is based solely on supply and demand — ...

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I knew the facts: most new mothers struggle to feed their newborns in the beginning. But there's more at play than just your milk not coming in. Manually squeezing out colostrum is kind of like ...

We spoke with certified nurse lactation consultants Barbara Lautman and Nancy Estill with the University of Washington Medical Center about best practices for pumping while traveling.? Preparing for ...

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