Modern women are being made to believe that pumping is a necessary part of the breastfeeding experience. This has not always been the case. At one time, these were expensive and large electric machines that were rented out to mothers who had sick infants or medical conditions that prevented them from breastfeeding for an extended [...]

Women in our culture are sometimes advised to avoid spicy or “gassy” foods when nursing. Or they are told that chocolate, citrus, carbonated beverages or dairy causes problems in all nursing babies. As a breastfeeding educator, I often see women warning other Moms that they need to avoid certain foods while breastfeeding. There are also [...]