Family And Community

By Elise Fulara Have you ever wished your baby came with an instruction manual? I know when my first child was a baby, I sure did! Some things are easy to figure out — like that a diaper needs changing when wet or full — but some things are much harder to figure out, like…

By Sara McCall, MPH, CHES, IBCLC “I can’t believe she’s doing THAT in public!” could be a comment on a multitude of situations. Unfortunately, it’s often used when a mother is seen nursing her child outside of the home. Breastfeeding in public is a top concern of many nursing mothers – they are worried about…

By Evelina Fisher Introduction As you journey into motherhood, bonding with and caring for your new baby, the thought of another pregnancy may be distant. Whether or not you want more children in the future, the time to think about your fertility is before or soon after giving birth. Considering options and determining what best…

By Kim Cierpik-Gold Returning to work following the birth of a child can be an emotional transition, which is particularly hard on a person who is also navigating breastfeeding and expressing milk while separated from the baby. Laws are in place to support breastfeeding persons in the workplace, and knowing your rights is an important…

By Sharon Knorr, IBCLC One of the things that we can depend on, unfortunately, is that disasters and emergencies will continue to happen around the world. From tornadoes and hurricanes to earthquakes and floods to the effects of war, few people are immune to the possibility of dealing with at least one or more of…

By Sara McCall Dear Partner, You may be wondering, “What is breastfeeding going to mean for me?” It’s a valid question! While a partner is not required, a supportive partner can be a key element in helping the mother to breastfeed. Mother and baby may be the stars of the breastfeeding show, but partners play…