Breast Milk production is not "easy" for ever...

Have you ever felt the crushing weight of looking at your monthly bank statement and realizing your childcare bill costs more than your housing? It is a staggering reality facing modern families, but why is a system so crucial to our society treated like a personal luxury instead ...  Show more

In this "Follow-Up" mini-episode, Dr. Mona revisits the topic of starting solids and baby-led weaning with guest Jenna Helwig—Food Director at Real Simple magazine and author of Baby-Led Feeding (paid link). Together, they bust common feeding myths, share simple meal prep hacks, ...  Show more

Has your breastfeeding journey not gone the way you imagined? You aren’t alone. From medical issues to latching difficulties to engorgement, breastfeeding doesn’t always look like a peaceful bonding experience from the beginning. Today, I’m joined by Lactation Consultant Amey Fie ...  Show more

What may be one of the most natural things a woman can do for her child, can sometimes feel like one of the least natural things to do. With the expertise of Dr. Soulaf Mansour, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), we take you through all you need to know about breastfeeding. We walk yo ...  Show more

"You probably shouldn’t learn how to swim when you're drowning." That one hit me hard—and it’s exactly why this episode exists.

Whether you’re a first-time mama, or you’ve had a difficult breastfeeding journey before, this conversation is going to l ...

<div>Your newborn is hard-wired to breastfeed and is born with instincts to help them latch right after birth. Despite these instincts, breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally or go perfectly right from the start. In reality, breastfeeding can take practice and patience as yo ...  Show more