The Drop
(A Blog of Sorts)
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Genetics, Depression and Breast Milk Production
If you’ve ever had postpartum depression, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, about 10% of wome...
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Over the past few decades, mindfulness has become more and more popular in the West. The roots of mindfulness stem from Eastern meditation from the...
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Learn How to Detect for Mastitis at Home
While many mothers have either experienced mastitis or have heard of it, the actual definition is often fu...
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How Does Breast Milk Change for Your Baby's Needs?
One of the most remarkable things about breast milk is that it changes to fit your baby’s needs....
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Over the past decade, diagnoses of ADHD in children have risen by around 30%. The US is currently at an all time high with 9.4% of children ages th...
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For millions of expectant women across the US, taking prenatal and postnatal supplements and vitamins is repeatedly advised by doctors, family, fri...
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The long history and tradition of breastfeeding is fascinating and diverse. In Greek mythology the breast milk of Hera, goddess of women and childb...
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You’ve probably heard the phrase, “breast milk is the perfect food” before. The intentions behind the sentiment by the unknown originator were almo...
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For what seems like a majority of people, the day doesn’t start until coffee is in hand. Sleep deprived moms often ask whether they can continue to...
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Having a baby can be stressful enough on its own, but during a pandemic such as Covid-19 it can be downright terrifying. Lactation Lab’s Dr. Canale...
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You know it when you see it: the gut-wrenching, hours-long crying of an infant that appears to be in pain...COLIC. Anyone who’s had a baby with col...
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More and more studies show that human milk is superior to formula for infants when it comes to preventing infections and reducing rates of asthma...
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