Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast, usually caused by poor milk drainage from an area of the breast. It can be painful but is usually easily treated with antibiotics. You do not... Read more

Breastfeeding is by far the best nutrition a baby can receive; there is almost no comparison between breastmilk and formula. While formula can help a baby survive and be healthy when breastm... Read more

Sometimes, the foods a mom is eating can make a baby fussy or have symptoms of colic.  Though there is not a lot of science behind the practice, many babies seem to be less fussy when the mo... Read more

How long can expressed or pumped breast milk be safely stored? Here are some guidelines. Room Temperature Fresh milk 4-8 hours Thawed milk 1-4 hours Refrigerator Fresh milk 3-5 days Thawed m... Read more