Thinking about returning to work right after you have your baby, can be overwhelming. After three weeks, you can slowly begin to prepare.

Snoop Dogg reminds us to take credit for our own hard work, which applies to our efforts at establishing breastfeeding.

The two main hormones of lactation, prolactin and oxytocin, play important roles in helping to make and deliver milk. There are also maternal benefits to having these hormones released at every feeding, and some of them may surprise you!

Lactating makes you HUNGRY. Skip a meal, and you'll feel nauseated. That's because your blood and hormones are busy putting calories into your milk at all times. So eat like it's your JOB. The good news? Eat whatever you want! Multi-tasking, and no one goes hungry! When new moms ask what to eat while breastfeeding, it is always my pleasure to let them know there are ZERO dietary restrictions when making milk. You can eat anything that sounds appealing, including spicy food, s

Nipple shields are like training wheels on a bike. When used with guidance from a lactation consultant, they can be a very useful tool that sometimes help save the breastfeeding relationship! Just make sure you know how to protect your milk supply when using this device.

For moms who have to pump to bring in their milk for a NICU baby, collecting only drops at first, is normal, but can be discouraging. For a boost, try adding hand expression to your routine!