My top reasons I'm thankful for the experience of breastfeeding my daughters.

According to the AAP, mothers should nurse "at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child." In exploring that recommendation, we'll address the approach of Child-Led Weaning.

According to the AAP, mothers should nurse "at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child." In exploring that recommendation, we'll address the approach of Mother-Led Weaning.

Biting by breastfed babies is usually a temporary problem, but one the causes much worry (and some pain!) for nursing mothers. Here's some tips on why babies bite and what to do about it.

What Baby Needs, part of the Sears Children's Library, is a must-have book for families with a soon-to-be older sibling who plan to breastfeed (and possibly practice other forms of attachment parenting). This is a great shower gift for a second (or third or more)-time breastfeeding mama!

When nursing mothers use nipple shields for assistance establishing breastfeeding, there is often a great deal of stress over how to wean from the nipple shields. Using a nipple shield is NOT a "life sentence." Here are my thoughts, advice and tips on weaning from nipple shields.

In Columbia, South Carolina, it was reported that a nursing mother, Heather Silvis, was recently moved into a dressing room by the employees of a Richland County Wal-Mart, in violation of state law, and in a particularly unacceptable fashion. I could not be more livid about this incident.

Accepting, foregoing, delaying or picking and choosing childhood vaccinations is an increasingly hot debate topic for parents and health practitioners. See how breastfeeding figures in to the decision-making process, how to find a vaccine-flexible doctor and resources you can consult to learn more.

Guidelines for using expressed breast milk - including information on milk separation, warming or thawing breast milk, reusing milk and stocking frozen breastmilk.

Nursing covers are rapidly becoming a "must-have" on every major baby registry. Prospective mothers can choose from multiple styles and fabrics, and even coordinate with diaper bags and baby carriers. So if you breastfeed, or plan to breastfeed, should you get and use a nursing cover?