Epigenetics is a hot topic these days and discussed more and more in the lactation world - but what IS it? Why is it relevant to the perinatal period?...

You get a call from a prenatal client who discloses that she is living with HIV. She asks you whether she can safely breastfeed her baby. Do you know ...

Image credit NPR Many watched in agony as George Floyd was mercilessly killed at the hands of police last week. He’s one of the most recent in an unto...

Is your community ready to support infant and young child feeding in emergencies? The emergence of COVID-19 has shone a light on the need for advance ...

Dear LER community member: As we move into 2020, I want to take this opportunity to catch you up on changes for me, Doug, and the Lactation Education ...

We all know what it takes to support a milk supply and help a baby grow.  When creating a care plan for families, we follow the sage advice from ...

Now parents are overwhelmed with well-meaning advice from a variety of sources on infant care as well and breastfeeding, before they leave the hospita...

Reaching our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) holds an annual Summit to engage and educate breastfeeding leaders who are on the front lines of supporting fam...