The more breast milk is studied, the more complex it becomes. Here's some recent research on the antimicrobial and microbial properties of breast milk, summarized.

Unnecessary early tastings may cut your exclusive breastfeeding short. 

Why doesn't the FDA allow the importation of infant formula from Europe? And is European formula really all that different?

Breast milk is not just a source of nutrition. It also has various tastants that could help prep your baby for the flavors they will find in solid foods, making the transition to eating easier. 

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We’re not trying to scare parents or caregivers, but we do want you to be aware of the stats when it comes to infant nutrition.

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. 

In this series, we sit down with fellow moms to talk about their postpartum journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in-between.

While there is only so much we can offer when it comes to overbearing relatives, long flights, and hectic schedules, here are some ideas to help make your life more easy as you breastfeed during the holidays. 

Women in the U.S. eat three times more sugar per day than recommended.This is unhealthy for everybody, but when you’re breastfeeding the sugar gets passed into your breast milk too and can do irreversible harm to a nursing baby. 

ChatGPT and other AI chatbots could be useful tools for nurses and medical practitioners, but everyone should be aware of their risks and limitations. 

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.