Get More Comfortable Breastfeeding in Public

We’ve got them. Our mothers have them. The project manager you work with, the cashier at Trader Joe’s, and the attorney on the third floor have them. If they’re so normal, why are we so weird about using them ourselves? Breasts. And not just breasts – lactating...
Guide to Choosing a Pediatrician

Guide to Choosing a Pediatrician

Your child’s pediatrician is an important partner in his/her care, particularly in the first year of life. You may be visiting their office more frequently than you will in the future, so it’s worth taking time to choose someone you feel comfortable with. You can ask...
Breastfeeding in the Beginning

Breastfeeding in the Beginning

Even though you might think breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, it doesn’t necessarily come easily for every mother and baby pair. Maybe you read up during pregnancy, took a class, scoured the internet … but somehow you still got to a little one in...
Local Resources for New Parents in NOVA and DC

Local Resources for New Parents in NOVA and DC

It takes a village to raise a child, but in a modern world where new parents may live far away from their families and other support systems, it can be hard to find that village. On the other hand, thanks to the power of technology, advice and encouragement are just a...