Maternal Health Conditions
A parent's health history shapes lactation in ways that are easy to overlook during a feeding assessment. This collection covers medications and breastfeeding, along with conditions that affect milk production and the breastfeeding experience: hypertension, PCOS, breast hypoplasia, and D-MER. Each article focuses on what to screen for, what the evidence says, and how to coordinate with the rest of the care team.
Guide for Lactation Consultants: Medications and Breastfeeding
One of the most common questions we get as lactation consultants is, “Is it safe to take this medication while breastfeeding?” Having a solid…
Hypertension and Breastfeeding: What Lactation Professionals Need to Know
Hypertensive disorders affect up to 10% of pregnancies and remain a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality (Cordero et al., 2021;…
PCOS and Breastfeeding: What Lactation Professionals Need to Know
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, affecting 5–15% of reproductive-aged women (Joham et al., 2016). It is characterized by…
Breast Hypoplasia: What Lactation Professionals Need to Know
As lactation professionals, we know that milk production is influenced by many factors—hormonal balance, birth practices, infant behavior, maternal…
Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER): Causes, Incidence, Treatments, and Real Stories
Breastfeeding is often seen as a bonding experience full of love and connection, but for some mothers, it brings unexpected and challenging emotions.…
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