breastfeeding

This viral photo shows just how emotional a mama’s breastfeeding journey can be

It shows the first and last time she breastfed her daughter.

The early weeks of breastfeeding are exhausting—but fleeting

One day you'll need more than breastmilk to comfort you. One day I'll need to carry snacks and water everywhere we go. One day you'll toss and turn at night and for whatever reason, nursing you to sleep won't work its magic as it does now.

Mothers don’t breastfeed for so many reasons—and it’s time to stop judging them

We simply do not know other people's stories, and to judge them for making decisions that are different than our own is not only unfair, it's mean.

9 things to do in baby’s first 24 hours to boost breastfeeding success

These expert lactation tips can help boost milk supply and jumpstart the breastfeeding process.

When the doctor said my baby needed to gain weight, we supplemented with formula

I had my heart set on exclusively breastfeeding, but as I've now seen, I know it's not the only "right" way to feed your little one.

Breast wasn’t ‘best’ for me

Bottle feeding my baby made me a happier mom.

The best foods to support your postpartum recovery

We're breaking down your nutrition needs for those first few weeks postpartum.

Bindi Irwin gets candid about breastfeeding: ‘It’s a learning curve’

The new mom to 11-week-old baby Grace Warrior talks about being supportive no matter how mamas choose to feed their babies.

HGTV star Erin Napier shares supportive message for moms who can’t breastfeed

The 'Home Town' star reveals she's formula feeding her newborn: "Formula is our friend at this house!"

Bekah Martinez is implementing body boundaries as a way to wean from breastfeeding

Honestly, the advice she received is so valuable for anyone who's stressed about weaning.

22 things moms wish they knew about breastfeeding before baby arrived

Breastfeeding is remarkable—and challenging.

8 nursing pillows that make breastfeeding a little easier

Make those marathon nursing sessions as comfortable as possible.

There’s no difference between breastmilk or formula when it comes to your child’s IQ, says study

Fed is best.

You won’t be crying over spilled breastmilk ever again thanks to this mom’s viral TikTok hack

Pumping has officially been made 100x easier, thanks to this mom's absolutely genius hack.

5 lies I believed about weaning before I stopped breastfeeding

Weaning your baby from breastfeeding is a whole new emotional roller coaster.

The basketball coach and mama who pumped breastmilk during the NCAA Championship is inspiring us all

"For those of you who think this is too much information," sideline reporter Holly Rowe said, "I'm just gonna tell you this: let's normalize working mothers and all that they have to do to make it all happen."

10 surprising foods that support your milk supply

Pass the hummus, please.

Emily Ratajkowski shares a stunningly beautiful breastfeeding photo

The model welcomed Sylvester Apollo Bear on March 8.

Breastfed babies are getting Covid-19 antibodies from vaccinated moms

The antibodies could protect babies until infant vaccines are approved.

Ask Motherly: How do you help a breastfeeding baby take a bottle?

Motherly's co-founders offer game-changing, life-changing advice for nursing moms who want to introduce a bottle. (Because mama, we've been there).