The Drop (A Blog of Sorts)
Think Twice Before Letting Your Baby Sample Solid Foods While Breastfeeding
Unnecessary early tastings may cut your exclusive breastfeeding short.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Healthcare is Underfunded, Under-researched, and Undervalued.
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.
How Diet Affects Oxidant-Antioxidant Balance in Breast Milk
How Diet Affects Oxidant-Antioxidant Balance in Breast Milk
by Katie Black
Breast milk’s composition is different from mom to mom, and even f...
THC and Breast Milk: Is it Dangerous?
By Jordan Berns
In the 2020 elections, 15 states legalized marijuana with 33 states allowing for the sale of medical marijuana. As of 2020, 93 mill...
What You should Know about the FDA's "Closer to Zero" Plan
What You should Know about the FDA's "Closer to Zero" Plan
By Katie Black
When it comes to certain chemicals, we know some have a maximum recom...
Heart to Heart: Breastfeeding and Cardiovascular Health
Researchers all around the world are coming to a similar conclusion on breastfeeding and a healthy heart.
Breast Milk is Life Saving in NICU
Breast Milk is Life Saving in NICU
by Katie Black
The long history and tradition of breastfeeding is fascinating and diverse. In Greek mytholo...
Are Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Safe During Pregnancy and Lactation?
Are Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Safe During Pregnancy and Lactation?
by Katie Black
Vegan and vegetarian diets are traditionally associated with ...
How Does Your Diet Affect the Nutrients in Your Breast Milk?
How Does Your Diet Affect the Nutrients in Your Breast Milk?
by nida choudary
A recent study in China looked at new ways to improve the health of...
Does Breastfeeding Boost Brain Development?
Breastfeeding has numerous benefits—and here is another! A study from 2016 concludes that breastfeeding is connected to higher IQ and grey matter i...
Breastmilk in Any Amount Is Helpful to Those Born into the Pandemic
“If you suspect or are confirmed to have COVID-19 that is no reason to forgo breastfeeding, rather it is even more crucial that you do.”
Study shows personalized supplementation improves iron levels in breastmilk
Study shows personalized supplementation improves iron levels in breastmilk
Iron deficiency anemia is a major health problem of children under age ...
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