Milk Time Birth & Lactation

07/21/2025

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The tongue to toe connection.

07/11/2025

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05/25/2025

Letting a baby “cry it out” might seem like a way to make them more independent, but science shows this can be harmful—especially during the first six months of life. Babies cry because it’s their only way to communicate. Whether they’re hungry, uncomfortable, or need comfort, ignoring those cries sends a message that their needs don’t matter. Over time, babies may stop crying not because they’ve learned independence, but because they’ve learned no one will come. This emotional detachment can deeply affect their trust and emotional development.

During infancy, the brain is rapidly developing, and nurturing from caregivers plays a major role. Stress from being left to cry for long periods raises cortisol levels, which can interfere with growth hormones and even damage nerve tissues in the brain. This can lead to long-term problems such as anxiety, aggression, and difficulty with emotional expression and social skills later in life. Certain genes related to emotional regulation need nurturing to be activated during this early critical window; without it, those genes stay off, increasing risk of lifelong anxiety and behavioral problems.

Parents play a key role in shaping their baby’s emotional and mental foundation. Responding with love, comfort, and attention doesn’t “spoil” a child—it builds trust, resilience, and emotional stability. Every ignored cry might not just hurt in the moment, but shape a lifetime.

05/03/2025

Share your breastfeeding journey!

Have you breastfed a baby in the last five years? Your story matters!

The Global Breastfeeding Collective is collecting 30-second videos about your experiences with healthcare workers during your breastfeeding journey. What support helped you succeed? What support did you wish you had?

Your insights will help guide policymakers in creating sustainable, accessible systems that truly support families' breastfeeding goals.

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Your story will be featured during World Breastfeeding Week 2025. Together, we can build systems that provide reliable support for ALL breastfeeding families.

04/16/2025

Loud children, happy and full of life.

04/15/2025

This made my day... as grandparents who live multi-generationally this is so true.

03/27/2025

Updated and expanding my ability to provide care paid for by insurance companies.

03/23/2025

Gentle parenting, popularized by Millennials, tends to receive some criticism from older generations. But child psychiatrists say it may be working.

03/18/2025

Another play group.

07/09/2024

Bahn mi? More like bahn-tastic! Grabbed dinner at a local hotspot, then off to teach Welcoming Birth labor prep class tonight. Let the preparation for birthing begin!

06/12/2024

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06/02/2024

It is often thought that a baby with special needs cannot breast feed. Preparing to help a family expecting a child with Trisomy 21. Every child must be evaluated to help support the baby to determine the level of support needed. This applies to all infants. Here is an article that applies to this situation.