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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
A mother is facing backlash for breastfeeding her child unconcealed at a restaurant. In a viral video posted to X by the account Liberacrat, an unidentified woman is seen breastfeeding a young child while seated at a restaurant, originally reported on by Newsweek. In the video, the mom is seen sitting at a long table, … Read more
You gave birth. Hooray! Now onto the next worry: breastfeeding. To help new moms, Paula J. Norcott, International Board of Lactation Consultant and co-founder of Maine Mother in Brunswick, Maine, recently partnered with breast pump company BabyBuddha to become its first “pumpologist,” where she’ll assist women with breastfeeding challenges. As someone who has been working … Read more
Get pumped! Popular baby brand Frida is releasing a breast milk-flavored ice cream — yes, really. To celebrate the launch of the new Frida Mom 2-in-1 Manual Breast Pump, the brand is giving people a scoop of what moms have been serving their babies. Popular baby brand Frida is releasing breast milk-flavored ice cream. Frida … Read more
I was lying in bed with my husband recently when he said something that cut me to the core. I had my top off as I normally do to sleep, and he made a joke about my deflated post-baby boobs. “I’ll have to call you my pirate with the shrunken chest,” he said, laughing. “A combination of sadness and … Read more
Many moms struggle to breastfeed one baby, but when Alecia Staines saw a desperate call for help from a mom of twins she didn’t hesitate to step in and help. Alecia had first met the young mom at childbirth education classes she was running in Noosa and struck up a relationship with her. After the … Read more
Forty-one percent of moms said pregnancy did not go as planned, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American moms looked at their experience while pregnant and found that 39% created a game plan for themselves while pregnant — although one in four (25%) weren’t able to stick to it. But the journey only … Read more
She’s protecting her perky pair. Breasts that hang low — that wobble to and fro — just won’t do for this new mommy who’s refusing to nurse her infant son for fear of droopy boobies. “‘Selfish’ reasons I didn’t breastfeed,” mom Rebecca Gallivan wrote in the closed caption of her TikTok-viral confessional. “I didn’t want … Read more