I spent the months before my baby was born immersed in books about breastfeeding. It was a completely foreign concept to me. Sure, I had seen people breastfeed, but that was the extent of my knowledge. As I started to read about the incredible benefits, I also found myself wide-eyed as I learned about everything that could go wrong. Breastfeeding

I chose to do every single nighttime feed for my first baby, as well as handle nearly all nighttime wakeups until she was 12 months old. Let me be clear, I do not wear this as some badge of honor and this article is not a “how-to”. This is more of a “how not to” because the thing I learned

Did you know that 80% of the Americans who left the workforce in September 2020 were women? With schools switching to remote learning and social distancing mandates held in every state, it’s no surprise that the responsibility to make last-minute accommodations this past year mainly fell on mothers. Needless to say, we here at Latched Mama were no exception. As

It’s easy to assume that breastfeeding is universally accessible to all mothers, but in reality, this sentiment could not be further from the truth. Although breastfeeding rates in America have continued to rise over the past several decades, when we break down the demographics behind this upward trend, we start to spot some startling inequities.  For example, the breastfeeding initiation

In the mood for something sweet? This week on Latched Mama After Hours, Melissa and Lindi whipped up a few of their family’s FAVORITE desserts, leaving all of us DROOLING for a taste.  Best of all? They’re simple enough for anyone to recreate! We know that motherhood doesn’t always leave much time to channel your inner Ina Garten, which is

It’s no secret that breastfeeding is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your baby. From providing your little one with virus-fighting antibodies to reducing their risk of developing type-2 diabetes and childhood cancer, it is believed that increasing breastfeeding to near-universal levels could save an astonishing 700,000+ lives per year. However, this information isn’t actually as

I was recently chatting with a friend who was reflecting on how physically challenging parenting is. She has a four-year-old, a newborn, and is currently pregnant with her third child. She related the challenges of pregnancy and added those of caring for a newborn. Cramps, lowered lung capacity, and the general exhaustion of pregnancy combined with the constant lifting, putting

UPDATE Breastfeeding Moms will now be permitted to bring their nursing children to the Tokyo Olympics! Early last week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan would be closing its borders and NOT allowing fans to travel from other countries to attend the Games. These restrictions also included athlete’s family members. This, however, served