For decades, one-on-one visits with a doctor or midwife have been the standard model for prenatal care in the United States. The visits are regular but brief. They allow just enough time to do a basic fetal assessment and answer a few questions. Major technological advances over the years have ...

I often hear women voice concern that they are not making enough milk. One of the more common reasons moms supplement with formula or wean their babies early is the perception of inadequate milk production. Usually these moms have fussy babies who seem to want to nurse all the time. ...

Several months ago I posted about sore nipples, one of the most common complaints of breastfeeding mothers. Another relatively common complaint is breast pain. Breast pain can involve the entire breast or it can be localized to one area. The three primary causes of breast pain are engorgement, plugged ...

As a nurse-midwife, I regularly counsel patients on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. I am a huge proponent of breastfeeding. And though I have witnessed the challenges that women sometimes face when breastfeeding, I had always assumed breastfeeding my own child would be easy. ...

Since the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What is HPV?” “What is my real risk of getting cervical cancer?” and “Is the vaccine safe?” I also counsel mothers who are ...