I’ll never forget the time that I had to pump milk for my newborn right before moderating a panel at a conference. The event’s organizers set aside a large closet for me, but another presenter ...

Going back to work right after maternity leave is a huge transition; if the mother is persisting with breastfeeding, then it definitely calls for very detailed planning. In reality, keeping busy at ...

A few tips may help you combine breastfeeding and pumping. These may include breastfeeding first, using your hands, keeping accessories handy, and learning bottle-feeding techniques. Share on ...

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Even though Erin Booth was not thrilled about having to travel to Philadelphia for a conference at ...

For many new mothers, breast pumping can feel like a tricky but necessary part of breastfeeding. The thought of pumping milk might raise questions about comfort and pain. Is breast pumping supposed to ...

Until relatively recently, most researchers thought that breast milk was sterile. But it turns out that, like most other body parts and fluids, it’s teeming with bacteria. The composition of its ...