breast milk production

When i had my first child 11 years ago, I was confident I wouldn’t have a problem breastfeeding. Not only had my three older sisters proved that the Anderson girls were lactation mavens, but ... READ MORE

Producing Milk

Little Sisters Benefit From Breastfeeding

Women who were breastfed as infants and have older siblings who were also nursed appear to have a lower risk of breast cancer. When University of Wisconsin researchers compared women with ... READ MORE

Human Milk Banking

I received an email announcing the opening of Portland Oregon’s first human milk “depot” at Portland Adventist Medical Center. The depot, only the second in the Pacific Northwest, collects ... READ MORE

Breastfeeding Solutions

This week I'm singing the praises of lactation consultants (LCs) and women who conquer breastfeeding hurdles in creative ways. These women (are there any guys who do this job?) are all about ... READ MORE

Miracle of Mother's Milk

If someone told you there’s an elixir that could help protect your new baby from bronchitis, ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea and urinary tract infections, would you want to know more? If ... READ MORE

Higher-Octane Breast Milk

Women should breastfeed for one year or longer to give their baby the full benefits, pediatricians say. Such payoffs as increased immunity to disease, lower risk for allergies and a ... READ MORE

Not Enough Milk?

Grade-A Breast Milk

If there ever was a magic potion, it's breast milk. With its perfect mix of protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals, it's got everything your baby will need to thrive. Yet despite ... READ MORE

Got Enough Milk?

It's one of the most common questions among new breastfeeding moms: Is my baby getting enough milk? Not experiencing some uncertainty is difficult, since you can't actually see how much milk ... READ MORE