8 Ways to Reduce Nipple Trauma When Breastfeeding Guest Author: Dr. Kathleen McCue (DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC) Nipple tenderness is perfectly normal when you first have your baby and begin to breastfeed. You and your baby are both learning what...
ASK THE DOC: Troubleshooting Low Milk Supply Guest Author: Dr. Kathleen McCue (DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC) It’s fair to say that I spend most of my clinical days regulating maternal milk supply. The number one complaint is “I don’t...
Your Ultimate Return-to-Work Wardrobe Congratulations on the arrival of your precious little one! Now, as you anticipate reconnecting with the professional world, we're here to bring you a special guide to getting back to work....
GIVING BIRTH: 5 common fears and how to cope Medical Source: Ursula Sabia-Sukinik, Birth You Desire The day when your little one will make their grand entrance into the world is drawing near. As you eagerly await the moment...
Do I Need a Nursing Bra? Great question. We could get into an interesting debate over where a nursing bra falls in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs or sing the Beatles song "All You Need is Love"...
Fashion Mystery - White Pants Season Ah, the age-old question of white pants! It's a fashion mystery that has puzzled many of us. So, why on earth do we limit the glorious white pants to the...
Marsupials and Mamas (dads too) Skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, is a practice that involves holding your newborn baby against your bare chest. This practice has many benefits for both you and your...
10 Quick & Healthy Snacks to Increase Milk Production By Jenn Freedman, founder of Plant-Powered Livin’ Reviewed by Katie Ralls, CLE (certified lactation educator) with BS in Nutrition Did you know that breastfeeding burns about 500 calories per day?...
Fail Forward Did you know that one of my bras, the Sling Bra, was a total bust? Yup, it was a bit too complicated and, as a result, only a small number...
Why Patents Matter Let's talk patents. My sister and I own 16 of them and that's a big deal for you, and for the world of bras. (We truly are making bra history!)...
Nurturing Intimacy After Baby Having a baby can be a life-changing event that can bring a lot of joy and love, but it can also take a toll on a couple's intimacy and relationship....
Can Your Bra Cause Mastitis? By Dr. Kathleen F. McCue, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC Making the best decision on bras, for your ideal breast health, does not need to be complicated. In fact, there are already too many...