Motherhood Essentials: The Best Gear, Apps, and Resources for New Moms
Preparing for motherhood? Learn about the best online parenting classes, safe infant car seats, baby monitors, baby tracking apps, carriers, and strollers to help make life with your newborn a little easier.
Pregnancy Essentials: Your Guide to Preparing for Baby
Preparing for a baby? Discover the best pregnancy apps, affordable maternity clothes, pregnancy pillows, newborn registry essentials, and hospital bag checklist, plus expert breastfeeding preparation tips from an IBCLC.
The Fourth Trimester: What Every New Parent Should Know (Plus the Best Products, Apps & Resources)
The fourth trimester is the first 12 weeks after birth: a time of recovery, newborn adjustment, and establishing feeding. Learn what to expect, plus the best postpartum recovery products, baby carriers, apps, and self-care resources to support your family.
Cluster Feeding: What It Is, When It Happens, and How to Get Through It
Cluster feeding is common in newborns, especially during growth spurts. Learn what cluster feeding is, common signs, typical ages, how long it lasts, and when to seek help from an IBCLC.
Postpartum Groups: How to Find Local & Online Support During the Postpartum Period
Looking for postpartum groups? Learn when postpartum starts and ends, how to find local postpartum support groups near you, the best online parenting communities, and top apps for connecting with other new parents.
Postpartum Hair Loss: What Causes It, How Long It Lasts, and What Can Help?
Learn what causes postpartum hair loss, when it starts and stops, how long shedding lasts, vitamins that may help, and the best postpartum hair care products.
Postpartum Mental Health: What Is Postpartum Depression, PMADs, Screening Tools & Where to Find Help
Learn about postpartum mental health, postpartum depression, PMADs, screening tools, postpartum psychosis, and where to find specialized support.
Motherhood Support Guide: Resources Every New Mom Should Know About
Looking for motherhood support? Learn how to find postpartum support groups, manage newborn sleep deprivation, choose baby tracking apps, find meal delivery services, parenting classes, and subscription boxes for new moms.
Galactagogues for Breastfeeding: Do They Really Work?
Learn whether galactagogues really work, the best foods for milk supply, galactagogues for breastfeeding and relactation, and trusted resources for increasing breast milk production.
My Favorite Breastfeeding Pillow (and How to Choose the Right One for Your Family)
Wondering if you need a breastfeeding pillow? In this guide, I answer common questions about the benefits of nursing pillows, how to choose the best breastfeeding pillow for a newborn or twins, where to buy one online, and why My Brest Friend is my favorite recommendation as an IBCLC.
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply: Pumping, Power Pumping, and Low Supply Support
Learn how to increase breast milk supply naturally, recognize signs of low milk production, choose the right breast pump, use power pumping effectively, and find an IBCLC near you who specializes in low supply.
Best Nursing Bras for Breastfeeding: Comfort, Support, and What to Look For
Looking for the best nursing bra? Learn what features matter most, discover comfortable and supportive nursing bras, find options for larger cup sizes, and see which bras offer removable padding and breathable fabrics.
How to Find a Lactation Consultant: Insurance Coverage, Costs, Virtual Visits & Home Support
Looking for a lactation consultant in Greater Boston? Learn how to find an IBCLC, verify insurance coverage, book virtual appointments, and understand lactation consultation costs.
Breast Pumps: Rentals, Insurance Coverage, Wearables & More
Learn about the best breast pumps, wearable pumps, insurance coverage, hospital-grade pump rentals, and breastfeeding accessories in Greater Boston.