The Drop (A Blog of Sorts)
Is Breastfeeding Safe When You Have COVID?
Is Breastfeeding Safe When You Have Covid?
By Katie Black
For families who were expecting or gave birth during the height of the COVID-19 pan...
Breastfeeding and Type 2 Diabetes in Moms
Breastfeeding and Type 2 Diabetes in Moms
by Katie Black
We talk a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, but there’s a ton of be...
Your Protein Powder Might be Toxic: What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know
You might be less than impressed once you learn about the potential toxins lurking in your scoop of powder, especially if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding since many toxins can cross the placenta or get into breast milk.
How Diet Affects Oxidant-Antioxidant Balance in Breast Milk
How Diet Affects Oxidant-Antioxidant Balance in Breast Milk
by Katie Black
Breast milk’s composition is different from mom to mom, and even f...
Why Do I Feel Upset While Breastfeeding: D-MER
Why Do I Feel Upset While Breastfeeding: D-MER
by jordan berns
Mothers’ mental health is an important discussion that everyone should engage with. ...
The Not So Sweet Side of Dark Chocolate: What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know
The Not So Sweet Side of Dark Chocolate: What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know
By Katie Black
It’s the time of year when partners, friends, and ...
How to Make Pumping on the Job Work for You
How to Make Pumping on the Job Work for You
by jordan berns
Sometimes it seems like when you just have mastered breastfeeding, work calls for yo...
Genetics, Depression and Breast Milk Production
Since depression and anxiety are known to mess with postpartum hormones and are correlated with stopping breastfeeding early, researchers looked at what that has to do with how much milk a mom makes.
Donating and Getting Breast Milk Just Got a Whole Lot Easier.
Donating and Getting Breast Milk Just Got a Whole Lot Easier.
by Celia and Kelly from Share the Drop
In case you hadn’t heard, being a new paren...
Mindfulness while Breastfeeding
Mindfulness while Breastfeeding
By Katie Black
Over the past few decades, mindfulness has become more and more popular in the West. The roots ...
What is Comfort Nursing?
What is Comfort Nursing?
by jordan berns
It may seem like your baby is attached at your nipple all the time when you first start breastfeeding. But...
Treatments for Mastitis
Treatments for Mastitis
By Jordan Berns
Mastitis is a painful condition that occurs when a plugged duct leads to breast milk stasis (the milk stops...
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