Tips, Tricks & Resources

Blessed Thistle:  A Natural Galactagogue
Blessed Thistle is an old friend to nursing mothers, so we thought we’d take a moment...
Witch Hazel can be a Mom's Best Friend
Witch hazel is an herb many mothers come to swear by after pregnancy and childbirth, and...
2012 breastfeeding research brings answers, questions, and yet more reasons to breastfeed!
2012 brought a wealth of new research findings on breastfeeding! Check out our links below...
Oh, my aching… What nursing moms should know about ergonomics and breastfeeding
If you’ve had shoulder, wrist, back or other muscle pain while breastfeeding, you’re not alone....
Herbal Care for Plugged or Clogged Ducts
Have you had a plugged or clogged duct? If so, you know that they can...
Fight Breast Cancer by Donating Your Breast Milk!
Could your breastmilk hold the keys to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer? This...
Herbs, Nutrition, and Other Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness
Experiencing morning sickness, or dreading it? You’re not alone: more than half all pregnant women...
Herbs and Supplements for Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders
WHAT ARE POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and anxious about the many...
Birth Matters: Recommendations to Improve Maternity Care
We’ve been reading legendary midwife Ina May Gaskin’s fascinating new book Birth Matters: A Midwife’s Manifesta....