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A Short History of Breastfeeding

Swehl’s Brandi Jordan, is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Pediatric Sleep Specialist, Newborn Care Specialist, and Postpartum Doula to clients like Mandy Moore. She is the founder of The Cr...

The Definitive Guide To Postpartum Clothes

Finding stylish postpartum clothes that fit flawlessly and are comfortable to wear can be hard to come by. Carrying a child for nine or more months and giving birth to a literal human being should ...

The Definitive Buyer’s Guide to Nursing Sweaters

Isn’t it a miracle that one day someone thought to themselves, “What if a blanket were a shirt, kind of?” And then bam: The sweater was born. And then someone struck even more genius and added pock...

5 Nursing Essentials Every Mom Needs

What was your go-to meal after delivering your little one? After expelling all that energy, you were definitely looking forward to a few snacks. Your baby likely came out hungry too! Aww, your f...

9 Breastfeeding Rights Every Nursing Mom in the U.S. Should Know

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Discover Frida Mom's New "Boob Crew"

They’ve done it again. The team over at Frida is introducing a line of breast care products designed to address the physical discomforts associated with breastfeeding – a beautiful ritual that can ...

Can I Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding?

Q. Dear MD, I’ve been breastfeeding exclusively for just over six months and my husband and I have recently begun having regular sex again. Do I need an additional form of contraception given th...

Should I Bottle or Breastfeed?

In our series The Debate, our community of real moms tackle the pros and cons around common parenting choices. The truth is, like so many decisions around child rearing, there is no right or wrong ...

But Do you Have a Nursing Nook?

“After I had my son and started nursing and pumping basically all the time, I created what I called my nursing nook in the corner of our living room. It had everything I needed at all times so I wa...

Single Mama Ashley Wright On The 4th Trimester & Beyond

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