Granola for breastfeeding moms sold in California recalled over deadly contamination fears

Your breakfast could be deadly. Granola from the company Hampton Grocer, has been recalled over a possible salmonella contamination. The health-conscious brand issued a recall on its eight-ounce bags of Lacnola Lactation Granola — a product geared towards supporting “healthy lactation” and providing “key minerals for postpartum health.”  According to the FDA report, the granola … Read more

Exclusive | I did a 12-hour, 207-mile bike race while breastfeeding — my milk became ‘Red Bull for babies’

For professional gravel cyclist Isabel King, battling heat and peanut-butter-thick mud during UNBOUND Gravel, a 207-mile race through the Flint Hills of Kansas, was nothing new. The LA-based endurance athlete had completed this race four times before and was accustomed to spending 10-plus hours in the saddle. This year, though, she had a fresh challenge … Read more

Baby not eating? Spitting up? The feeding red flags to watch for — and what’s actually normal

Baby not eating? Spitting up? The feeding red flags to watch for — and what’s actually normal

When it comes to babies, what goes down … must sometimes come up. From spit-up to food refusal, about 50% of infants develop at least one functional gastrointestinal disorder, or FGID, between birth and six months. These common, typically benign gut issues are often linked to a newborn’s still-developing gut microbiome, nervous system and immune … Read more

Parenting habit up to 6 months could protect kids against ADHD symptoms later

Parenting habit up to 6 months could protect kids against ADHD symptoms later

Parents, it’s time to focus up — your child’s attention span may depend on it. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders nationwide, affecting roughly 15.5 million American adults and an estimated 7 million children. Now, new research suggests that sticking with a widely recommended parenting habit during a baby’s first six months … Read more

3 unhealthy habits that are making your breasts sag

3 unhealthy habits that are making your breasts sag

Talk about bringing the girls down. Although breast sagging is a natural part of aging, many women turn to old-fashioned push-up bras or more surgical techniques like a breast lift. And while you can’t beat Father Time or gravity, there are some unhealthy habits that can speed up the process. While sagging breasts are a … Read more

Hidden chemicals babies are drinking in breast milk can mess with hormones

Hidden chemicals babies are drinking in breast milk can mess with hormones

This isn’t the breast news. Breast milk is widely considered the gold standard for infant nutrition, with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending it be given exclusively for the first six months of life when possible. But scientists are now sounding the alarm after two new studies found a mix of potentially harmful chemicals in … Read more

‘Sad nipple syndrome’ is leaving women distressed — docs explain what’s going on

‘Sad nipple syndrome’ is leaving women distressed — docs explain what’s going on

Do you feel a sense of impending doom when your nipple is touched? You’re not alone. And after conversation online drew attention to the phenomena, it now has a name: sad nipple syndrome. It’s when the nipple gets brushed, by someone or something, and a wave of intense negative emotion washes over. Descriptions range from … Read more

The breastfeeding sweet spot that can set your kid up for better math and reading scores

The breastfeeding sweet spot that can set your kid up for better math and reading scores

Milk this for all it’s worth. While there’s strong consensus among medical experts that “breast is best” for babies, the ideal duration of breastfeeding — six months? A year? Until the kid is way too old and it becomes a little creepy? — has always been murkier. New research out of China might offer better-informed advice for … Read more

Breastfeeding goes high-tech: new gadget knows exactly how much your baby drinks

Breastfeeding goes high-tech: new gadget knows exactly how much your baby drinks

Got milk? This new wearable can tell you exactly how much. Coro, a first-of-its-kind breastfeeding monitor from Irish startup Coroflo, made its debut this month at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where it snagged several awards, including Best Parent Tech. At first glance, the device looks like a classic silicone nipple shield … Read more

This habit after childbirth can reduce moms’ risk of depression for up to 10 years

This habit after childbirth can reduce moms’ risk of depression for up to 10 years

Moms, get pumped for this news. Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way. New research finds that one task in particular may reduce the likelihood that new moms will experience anxiety and depression later in life. A new study finds that one specific … Read more

Should you be harvesting your colostrum? Moms are extracting ‘liquid gold’ from their nipples before their babies are even born

Should you be harvesting your colostrum? Moms are extracting ‘liquid gold’ from their nipples before their babies are even born

In a popular TikTok video, a doe-eyed creator named Kurin winces as she angles a syringe toward her (off-camera) nipple.  At 38 weeks pregnant with her third child, the self-proclaimed “crunchy” momfluencer is demonstrating how to collect colostrum, or the nutrient-rich “liquid gold” that precedes breastmilk.  By using her fingers to press and compress her … Read more

Mother of Puka Nacua’s child slams IG troll after breastfeeding photo

Mother of Puka Nacua’s child slams IG troll after breastfeeding photo

The mother of Rams superstar Puka Nacua’s child ripped into an Instagram user over a breastfeeding photo she shared only hours before Nacua hit the field to battle with the Buccaneers Sunday. Hallie Aiono — who just gave birth to her and Nacua’s first kid, a boy named Kingston, in late October — posted a … Read more

Mom opens up about taking psychedelics while pregnant, breastfeeding to ‘address’ issues

Mom opens up about taking psychedelics while pregnant, breastfeeding to ‘address’ issues

A microdosing mom who took psychedelic mushrooms while pregnant and breastfeeding says it has given her “more patience” as a parent. Mikaela de la Myco, 31, began ingesting psylocibin mushrooms – a type of hallucinogenic mushroom – four months into her pregnancy with her son, aged five. Following battles with alcohol addiction, ingesting mushrooms was … Read more

Breast milk ice cream brand just created an even more disturbing snack

Breast milk ice cream brand just created an even more disturbing snack

It’s time to boogie! The parent lifestyle brand behind the viral breast milk-flavored ice cream is back with another odd, sweet treat. On Monday, Oct. 27, Frida launched Boogie Bites Candy — booger-inspired candy that’s said to resemble “the real thing.” Frida launched Boogie Bites Candy — booger-inspired candy that’s said to resemble “the real … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Southern Charm’ star reveals why her controversial parenting move was a ‘no-brainer’: ‘I didn’t feel too bad’

Exclusive | ‘Southern Charm’ star reveals why her controversial parenting move was a ‘no-brainer’: ‘I didn’t feel too bad’

“Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy isn’t apologizing for her parenting choices — even if one of them is has been seen its fare share of debate and shaming. The 35-year-old welcomed her second child, a little girl named Teddi, this June. Teddi was born six weeks early — and unlike when she gave birth to … Read more

What cocaine can do to your breast milk — and your baby— amid Kevin Federline’s accusations against Britney Spears

What cocaine can do to your breast milk — and your baby— amid Kevin Federline’s accusations against Britney Spears

There’s no way around it — it’s toxic. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that can quickly and significantly mess with the heart and the brain. Roughly 25 million people use cocaine worldwide each year, studies show, including an estimated 750,000 pregnant women. There’s new interest in the effects of cocaine on babies following accusations … Read more

Breastfeeding mom of five asked to remove herself from baby pool for ‘hygiene reasons’

Breastfeeding mom of five asked to remove herself from baby pool for ‘hygiene reasons’

A Sydney mother has hit back after being asked to remove herself from a baby pool at a council leisure center due to the fact she was breastfeeding. Yolanda Shipley’s six-year-old daughter begged to go to the pool for her birthday and so the 32-year-old took her family to Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Gardens. “I … Read more

Mom goes to ER after her son bit off half her nipple while breastfeeding

Mom goes to ER after her son bit off half her nipple while breastfeeding

When a mom signs up for breastfeeding, she knows she’s signing up for one heck of a wild, rewarding and often painful ride.  But for Rebecca, the emergency room was never part of the plan.  “I’m at the ER right now because my son accidentally bit my nipple, and it’s like hanging on,” she reveals from a hospital car park.  … Read more

Exclusive | Side-hustling mamas are paying for lavish vacations, weddings by selling their breast milk — to thirsty bodybuilders and babies in need

Exclusive | Side-hustling mamas are paying for lavish vacations, weddings by selling their breast milk — to thirsty bodybuilders and babies in need

Keira Williams is milking motherhood for all it’s worth.  The money-making mama is among the rising number of postnatal parents vending their natural nectar by the ounce — allowing them to pocket a tidy profit of as much as $1,000 a day. And while the bounty of their bosoms is often destined for other moms in … Read more

Supermom runner claims gold in grueling marathon — even after stopping to breastfeed three times

Supermom runner claims gold in grueling marathon — even after stopping to breastfeed three times

Who runs the world? Moms. A new mom won an ultramarathon — even with stopping to breastfeed her newborn three times. Stephanie Case, 42, came in first place at a 100-kilometer race in Wales on May 17. This woman is the definition of a supermom. The Canadian woman who lives in Chamonix, France, sat down … Read more