The Doctors' Breastfeeding Clinic

12/12/2025

Let's start some nonsense busting of things you might hear this holiday season....

11/28/2025

Forgot to post this yesterday for those of you celebrating thanksgiving!

11/19/2025

A lower risk of breast cancer has long been recognized among the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers. Now, researchers are closer to understanding why.

A new study found that:
✅ Having babies and breastfeeding causes CD8+ T cells—a special type of immune cell—to accumulate in normal breast tissue.
✅ These protective cells remain in the tissue for decades after childbirth.
✅ They act as long-term guards, helping prevent breast cancer—especially the aggressive triple-negative type.
✅ However, this protective T-cell response was observed ONLY after a full cycle of lactation and breast recovery.

Lifelong health benefits for babies AND mothers—that’s why BFUSA partners with facilities to support every family in meeting their breastfeeding goals.🤱🏽

11/17/2025

Photo 📸 Credit Lucy Webber Feeding Support - IBCLC
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11/14/2025

11/13/2025

Whales breastfeed underwater through direct contact, where the mother sq**rts nutrient-rich, high-fat milk into the calf’s mouth from her mammary slits.

Instead of external ni**les, Mama whales have mammary glands hidden within slits on their abdomen that are surrounded by folds of skin.

The calf nudges the slits with its head, and the mother responds by releasing the ni**les for feeding. The calf then uses its tongue to curl around the ni**le and capture the milk being sq**rted into its mouth.

Mama uses her abdominal muscles to flex the mammary glands and forcefully sq**rt the milk into the calf’s mouth.

Milk composition: Whale milk is extremely rich in fat (35–50%) and protein, making it very thick and nutritious. This consistency ensures it is easily consumed by the calf and does not easily dissolve in seawater.

The high-fat milk allows calves to grow rapidly. For example, a blue whale calf can gain about 200 pounds (90 kilograms) per day.
Nursing sessions are short, sometimes lasting only 23 seconds, but they can happen frequently, especially during periods between foraging.

The length of nursing varies by species. Baleen whales, like humpbacks, may nurse for about 6 to 9 months, while toothed whales like belugas can nurse for 20 to 30 months.

11/04/2025

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10/30/2025

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10/17/2025

Dr. Lawrence wrote the first book medical about breastfeeding medicine and was a true pioneer!

We mourn the passing of Dr. Ruth Lawrence, a true pioneer in breastfeeding medicine whose vision, wisdom, and compassion have shaped the care of families worldwide. Her groundbreaking work and mentorship continue to inspire clinicians, researchers, and advocates everywhere. Please join us in celebrating her extraordinary legacy by sharing your reflections and tributes on our digital memorial wall: https://recocards.com/board/c-dr--ruth-128992968150.

For those who wish to honor Dr. Lawrence’s memory further, contributions may be made to funds that were close to her heart and will help sustain her lasting impact:
- The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s Growth Fund or the Founders’ Endowment: https://www.bfmed.org/support-abm
- The Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence Educational Fund at the University of Rochester: https://www.rochester.edu/advancement/dr-ruth-a-lawrence-educational-fund/