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Blog Formula, Breast Milk, and the Truth Parents Deserve: A Judgment-Free Guide

Formula, Breast Milk, and the Truth Parents Deserve: A Judgment-Free Guide

Posted on December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 By Kirsten Fisch

Formula plays an important and sometimes essential role in infant feeding, but parents also deserve clear, unbiased information, especially as formula marketing becomes more sophisticated. The recent ByHeart recall highlighted why families must understand both the strengths and limitations of all formulas on the market. In this article, we explore the unique biological benefits of breast milk, the realities of formula feeding, and how parents can make informed, confident decisions.

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Blog Your Choices Matter: Using the BRAIN Tool to Advocate for Yourself in Pregnancy and Birth

Your Choices Matter: Using the BRAIN Tool to Advocate for Yourself in Pregnancy and Birth

Posted on December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 By Kirsten Fisch

You always have a voice in your pregnancy and birth. Shared decision-making means your provider brings the medical expertise, and you bring your values, preferences, and lived experience. Using the simple BRAIN tool: Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, and Nothing, you can confidently advocate for yourself during critical moments and make informed choices for you and your baby.

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Baby Why Some 36-Week Babies Need a Little Extra Help Feeding

Why Some 36-Week Babies Need a Little Extra Help Feeding

Posted on December 5, 2025December 20, 2025 By Carole Falletta

Born at 36 weeks? You’re so close to “full term”—and yet, those last few days in the womb really matter when it comes to feeding….

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Blog Colostrum Is Breast Milk

Colostrum Is Breast Milk

Posted on December 4, 2025January 12, 2026 By Carole Falletta

Helping new parents trust the process and honor their amazing bodies. One of the most common questions I hear from new moms during those early…

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Blog “Unusual” Doesn’t Mean “Unimportant”: Trusting Your Body After Birth

“Unusual” Doesn’t Mean “Unimportant”: Trusting Your Body After Birth

Posted on December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 By Kirsten Fisch

Most postpartum recovery is normal, until it’s not. Here’s why paying attention to your body and advocating for unusual symptoms can make all the difference in your recovery after birth.

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The Unexpected Realities of Postpartum Care: What No One Told You

Posted on December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 By Carole Falletta

You’ve waited nine months, and finally—your baby is here! But while most of the attention shifts to your little one, your body is undergoing its…

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Blog Is It Time Yet? Why Many Women Arrive Too Early in Labor—and What You Need to Know

Is It Time Yet? Why Many Women Arrive Too Early in Labor—and What You Need to Know

Posted on December 2, 2025December 16, 2025 By Carole Falletta

It’s one of the most common scenes in labor and delivery: a hopeful, wide-eyed parent-to-be walks into the hospital thinking, “This is it!”—only to find…

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Blog When Your Water Breaks Early: What You Need to Know at 30 Weeks

When Your Water Breaks Early: What You Need to Know at 30 Weeks

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 By Carole Falletta

Pregnancy doesn’t always follow the plan. You might be feeling good, counting kicks, and looking forward to your baby shower—and then, suddenly, your water breaks…

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Blog Post‑Traumatic Stress in the Childbearing Year: Reflections From MONA 2025

Post‑Traumatic Stress in the Childbearing Year: Reflections From MONA 2025

Posted on November 29, 2025November 30, 2025 By Carole Falletta

I recently attended the MONA 2025 conference—Marcé of North America—which brings together clinicians, researchers, and mental‑health advocates who are committed to understanding and improving perinatal…

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Baby Every Baby’s Timeline Is Different—Even When It Comes to Feeding

Every Baby’s Timeline Is Different—Even When It Comes to Feeding

Posted on November 28, 2025November 30, 2025 By Carole Falletta

It’s been a full day since your baby was born. Yet, they haven’t really had a full, satisfying feed at the breast. You’ve tried skin-to-skin….

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