Seasonal foods add variety to your diet and can even be more nutritious: plus they can support lactation and postpartum recovery in many ways

Statins, Breastfeeding, and Familal Hypercholesterolemia in 2024  by Katie Black   The information in this article is purely for educational purpos...

Is it Harder to Breastfeed Now? Systemic Barriers in a Modern World. by katie black Despite bubbly magazines and upbeat blogs telling you breastfe...

For moms with an autoimmune disorder, they often have to choose between their own health or breastfeeding either because their symptoms are too much, or their treatment isn’t safe for a breastfeeding baby. But does it have to be this way?

The effects of exercise on breast milk have been mostly ignored by the scientific community, but studies published in the last few years point to some potential benefits. 

THE MAKEUP OF YOUR MILK MATTERS BY JORDAN BERNS   At Lactation Lab, we believe that loving yourself means using personalized data to make your life...

For women with pre-existing conditions, or those that develop health conditions while pregnant or lactating, there often isn’t enough research for reliable, evidence-based treatment. 

We all know you shouldn’t drink at all while pregnant, but what about after your baby is born and you’re breastfeeding? Here’s a quick guide of everything you should know about drinking while breastfeeding, plus some handy charts you can save.

It can be tough to balance ADHD and parenthood; knowing which course of action is complicated and stressful. You have to weigh the risks of medication passing through your milk, or not breastfeeding, or not treating your ADHD. 

A big factor in choosing how to feed your kid is the financial cost. Breastfeeding is no small feat, and while some are quick to say breastfeeding is free we know that’s not true. On the other hand, the cost of formula feeding is often underestimated. 

Is Breastfeeding Safe When You Have Covid? By Katie Black    For families who were expecting or gave birth during the height of the COVID-19 pan...

Breastfeeding and Type 2 Diabetes in Moms by Katie Black   We talk a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, but there’s a ton of be...