Signs of mastitis: causes, prevention and care
Mastitis causes painful inflammation in the breast, but early care can ease symptoms. Find out the causes, signs, treatment, and when to see a doctor.
May 12, 2025
Category: Breastfeeding
Weaning: A guide for how to stop breastfeeding
This blog was medically reviewed by Emily Kvasnicka Friedrichsen, MD, associate lead physician at Allina Health. Weaning your child from breastfeeding can be a challenging […]
December 17, 2024
Frequently asked questions about Nest Collaborative
This information was provided to The Mother Baby Center by Nest Collaborative. What is Nest Collaborative? Nest Collaborative is the leading platform for virtual lactation […]
November 18, 2024
Children’s Minnesota kid experts work to send more babies home from the NICU breastfeeding
The benefits of human milk for newborn babies are very important, especially for those babies born prematurely or have stays in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). But some new parents need […]
September 30, 2024
The 5 S’s to soothe and comfort baby
This blog was medically reviewed by Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. As a new parent, you may wonder how to […]
September 17, 2024
37 postpartum essentials for every new and expecting family
This blog was medically reviewed by Jeffrey Sachs, MD, obstetrician and family medicine physician. Whether this is your first or third child, postpartum can be […]
June 14, 2024
First-of-its–kind Islamic fatwa issued encouraging the use of pasteurized donor breast milk for Muslim babies in the hospital
This guidance is believed to be the first Islamic ruling to clarify the issue in the United States after discussions between Muslim scholars and Minnesota […]
November 20, 2023
Babywearing: benefits, safety tips and types
Have you heard of or seen people babywearing? Babywearing is when you “wear” your baby on your chest or your back, held on and secured […]
November 15, 2023
Kangaroo care: Why is skin-to-skin important for newborns?
This blog has been medically reviewed by Emily Nicol, pediatric nurse practitioner and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant at Children’s Minnesota. Why is skin-to-skin important? Beyond […]
October 18, 2023
How long should you breastfeed? A new parent’s guide
Read this post in: Español This blog has been medically reviewed by Khrystyna Antonova, CNP, IBCLC, nurse practitioner and lactation consultant at Children’s Minnesota. Not sure […]
July 31, 2023
Ezra’s story: Children’s Minnesota’s free breast pump loaner program supports premature baby’s ability to thrive
The name Ezra has deep meaning for his mom, Nancy Guar, who chose her son’s name because it means ‘help’ in Hebrew, or ‘helper’ according […]
July 20, 2023
Nine best breastfeeding positions for you and baby
Read this post in: Español Breastfeeding can be one of the most enjoyable experiences someone shares with their baby. It can feel natural and intuitive, or […]
April 26, 2023
What is a lactation consultant? What they do & how they can help
As a new mom or parent, feeding your baby is such an important job – no matter how you do it. But some people may […]
June 6, 2022
Lactation specialists: what they do and how they can help
We talked with Emily Ross, staff registered nurse (RN) in the Lactation Support Program at Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, and Katie Tocko, staff RN at
April 21, 2021
What new and expecting mothers need to know about breastmilk and coronavirus
It’s normal to be concerned about your baby getting coronavirus or giving this illness to your baby. We’re answering the questions you have about breastfeeding
July 13, 2020
Breastfeeding success creates lifetime of benefits
By the International Lactation Consultant Association World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated Aug. 1-7. This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life!,” which acknowledges […]
August 4, 2014
Advice for first-time parents from a neonatal nurse
By Laura Dryjanski Years of planning and anticipation lead to months of waiting and meticulous preparation, and, finally, the arrival of your newest family member. […]
March 20, 2013
Breastfeeding: A Q&A with a lactation consultant
According to a report released last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the proportion of mothers who breastfed their infants rose […]
March 12, 2013