I was pretty lucky when it came to the trajectory of my breastfeeding journey. I had no issues with supply, my daughter’s latch was perfect from the start, and I had plenty of supportive people applauding and praising me for my decision to breastfeed. I breastfed exclusively for six months before slowly introducing solids. During those first six months, my

Today I was a bad mom. I wonder if they’ll remember all the times I said no. I wonder if they’ll hate me for yelling as much as I did. I wonder if they’ll forgive me. From the moment we opened our eyes, the baby couldn’t be put down. Not once. Not even for one short nap. She followed me

With much of society still off-limits, people, especially moms, have been finding some pretty creative ways to keep themselves and their families entertained during their time spent in isolation.  From touring virtual museums to visiting drive-through zoos or grabbing yourself a margarita to-go, the ways in which we’re coping with these hard times tend to vary from person to person

Last month, Latched Mama shared an extraordinary story about Rebecca Powell, a human milk immunologist, who has been studying breastmilk antibodies concerning COVID19 infection in hopes of finding a cure or effective course of treatment.  For the past several weeks, Powell has been collecting breastmilk samples from mothers in the New York area, as well as women nationwide who were

Many of us speak to our mothers on a regular basis, but how often are we speaking words of kindness into their hearts? Unfortunately, we often find ourselves lacking adequate words when it comes to expressing how much we appreciate our moms. In this candid video, however, several sons open up about what it is about their mothers that makes

Although much has changed in the past few months, one aspect of life that has remained consistent is motherhood. Because like other essential professions, motherhood doesn’t wax and wane with the economy, politics, or overall state of the world. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding us, motherhood remains is essential- today, yesterday, and every other day yet to come. So as

Although motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, women have long relied on their family, friends, and community of fellow mamas to shine a light down the long and sometimes unpredictable road that is parenthood. They say that children are life’s greatest adventure, which makes us all eager travelers, determined to scale the mountain that is motherhood, totally unscathed. We’ve headed

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge across America, the demand for lifesaving medical equipment proceeds to peak right alongside it. Unfortunately, due to nationwide shortages, many fear that such interventions might not be available to meet the growing demand.  According to the Society of Critical Care Medicine, approximately 960,000 coronavirus patients across America may need breathing assistance,

Although Mom’s are worth celebrating 365 days a year, Mother’s Day still holds a special place in our hearts. After all, nothing surpasses the joy of spending the day with your family, not having to load the dishwasher, and receiving small, hand-made tokens of your children’s affection. This year, however, the conversation surrounding this upcoming Mother’s Day is geared towards

With so much still unknown about how the novel coronavirus spreads from person to person, many establishments have begun exercising extreme caution and practicing strict social distancing in an attempt to reduce the risk of transmission. Although proceeding with caution is well-warranted, some recent recommendations being implemented in hospitals across America in regards to separating mothers from their newborn babies,