Mythbusters

Significant blood in the spit up of babies, and significant blood in the diaper obviously warrant evaluation and consideration of more serious concerns . However,

Unfortunately, the lactation world often creates problems where they don’t exist (with mom, baby, or both), and then social media or continued misguided advice worsens

Babies don’t “strike” against nursing. They simply get FAR less interested in it (particularly during the day) beginning as early as three months old. They

The “four month sleep regression” (which is actually more like a time period that starts at three months for some babies and can extend past

Diaper rash is common with untreated hyperlactation (oversupply) because the babies are peeing and pooping so frequently as a result of all the milk going

As a breast surgeon, I struggle with the lactation term “flat” nipples. Histologically (under the microscope), nipples, as erectile smooth muscle, are similar to the

So often, patients who are struggling with low milk supply, or those who see a sudden decrease in breastmilk production, are instructed to increase their

“Dream feeding,” traditionally described as mom nursing a baby at her side while she and baby sleep, has taken on multiple different meanings. Most commonly,

Parenting is big business, and getting bigger.  Pump and formula companies often are the first advertisers that populate in an internet search on “breastfeeding.” These marketing strategies

Formula – made from cow’s milk, soy, or other non-human milk – can cause difficult digestion for a baby and babies may be comforted by