Mom Support

By Terressa Patterson RN BSN MS IBCLCIn partnership with Dr. Brown's Company Should you continue to breastfeed baby while they are sick? Breastfeeding is crucial for sick babies as breast milk provides vital nutrients and antibodies that can help them...

Breastfeeding is usually associated with positive feelings – bonding with baby, relaxation, contentment – but some breastfeeding parents might experience a sudden and intense drop in mood at the start of a breastfeeding or pumping session. This feeling may not...

By Terressa Patterson RN BSN MS IBCLC In partnership with Dr. Brown's Company As an RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I understand the concerns and questions that arise when breastfeeding while sick. Here are some answers and...

Many new moms feel an unimaginable amount of love and joy, but some women can get the "baby blues" post-birth and may be diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD), getting in the way of those feelings of joy. Here we're going to explore the counterpart of PPD that's not discussed as often, postpartum anxiety (PPA).

You've had your first few weeks and months with your little bundle of joy, and now it's time to head back to work. The reality of being a working breastfeeding parent is about to become your new normal, and there's...

Patience is the Key to Starting Out Strong Your body is built to breastfeed, and starting at birth, will flood with hormones to help you begin breastfeeding. That doesn't mean it always comes naturally! It may take some time for...