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August is National Breast Feeding Month! A Breastfeeding Checklist: ->Mouth is opened wide with lips turned out. ->Chin and nose are resting aga... more

August is National Breast Feeding Month! Ever feel like breastfeeding is a workout? You're not wrong! 💪 Check out how the calories burned from b... more

Did you know? The health benefits of breastfeeding are backed by science. Providing breast milk is proven to offer your baby protection and reduce... more

Nursing moms, know your rights! It's official and has been for a while: Breastfeeding is legally protected in ALL 50 states, D.C., and Puerto R... more

While the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not provide a specific, definitive cost for a year's supply of baby formula, studies and repor... more

August is National Breast Feeding Month! Let’s be honest: breastfeeding can be tough. Even though it's natural, that doesn't mean it's easy. If yo... more

August is National Breast Feeding Month! Signs of Incorrect Nursing: -->Head is not in line with body; -->Sucking on the nipple only; -->Sucking ... more

Not just access—it's a relationship Imagine calling someone who truly knows your child. You’re not just reaching a call center; you’re connecting ... more

August is National Breast Feeding Month! -->Breastfed babies are hospitalized 10 times less often than formula-fed babies -->Your baby will feed o... more

Peace of mind, all year long As a parent, sleepless nights can be filled with uncertainty. Imagine your child has a fever at midnight and you’re n... more

👁️ When a child's eye turns red and swollen, parents need answers—fast. The other night, a mom reached out via video. Her daughter’s eye was irri... more

Weekly Series: The Baby’s Fourth Trimester Day 1 – What Is the Fourth Trimester for Babies? We often talk about the fourth trimester in terms of a... more

Weekly Series: The Baby’s Fourth Trimester Day 3 – Welcome to the World: Sensory Overload Imagine leaving a dark, muffled, fluid-filled space for... more

Weekly Series: The Baby’s Fourth Trimester Day 4 – How Babies Bond and Learn to Trust This stage is about more than growth—it’s about connection.... more

**Lace Up and Walk With Us!** Ready to take a step toward better health—for you and your family? Join **Dr. Marie** and the team at **Rising Star ... more

Preparation can look like a crib. It can look like a playlist. It can look like a drop of milk pulled gently from your own body, and stored with ca... more

Collected colostrum = liquid gold 💛 Here’s how to keep it safe: 🥶 Freeze immediately after collection 🖊 Label each syringe with name + date 🧊 ... more

Studies show that antenatal hand expression: ✔️ May reduce formula use ✔️ Supports exclusive breastfeeding ✔️ Is safe to begin at 36 weeks—even for... more

I hear this often from expectant moms: “I’m 38 weeks… and still getting nothing.” Breathe. This is common. 💬 Antenatal expression is not a pass/... more

Like many things in parenthood, hand expression is less about force and more about gentle rhythm. Here’s a simplified breakdown: -Warm up with a s... more

Antenatal Hand Expression (AHE) is just what it sounds like: 💧 Gently expressing drops of colostrum from your breasts before baby arrives. Why do... more

Why We Talk About Hand Expression Before Birth Before you meet your baby, you prepare a space in your heart—and your home. But did you know you ca... more

To all the new parents, let's talk about something that’s incredibly common but often unmentioned: your mental health. The journey through pregna... more

Is cleaning your child's ears on your to-do list? You might be able to cross it off! ✅ There are a lot of myths about earwax, but we're here to se... more

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Some names in medicine sound scarier than they are. Human Herpesvirus 7—the cause of Roseola—is one of them. A mom reached out this week. Fever, t... more

There is a language our children speak when they’re sick. Not one we’re taught in medical school—not exactly. It’s learned in the quiet: a child cu... more

There is a language our children speak when they’re sick. Not one we’re taught in medical school—not exactly. It’s learned in the quiet: a child curled into their mother’s lap, whispering “my tummy hurts” with the weight of truth. Earlier this w... more

PEDIATRIC SERVICES FOR TRAVELING FAMILIES IN WEST PALM BEACH West Palm Beach is a popular vacation destination, known for its stunning beaches, vib... more

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect between 10 – 20% of women, with even higher rates for low-income women. PMADs are one of the mo... more

Signs of Incorrect Nursing: Head is not in line with body; Sucking on the nipple only; Sucking is not deep and regular; You hear clicking noises. S... more

--Breastfed babies are hospitalized 10 times less often than formula-fed babies --Your baby will feed on demand. Don't worry about the clock. --You... more

How do I know I'm doing it right? Breastfeeding is natural and the most basic way to feed your baby. That doesn't mean it's easy, though. Lactation... more

Before I knew your name, Before I saw your chin and your nose, Before I counted your fingers and toes, I asked heaven for someone as wonderful as y... more

What is the average cost of formula vs. breast milk for the first 6 months?

--Breast milk = $0.00
--Formula = $630

What about breastfeeding in public? Check your state law to see what's allowed. There will always be people who judge moms who nurse in public. The... more

Breastfeeding--proven to offer protection against... --Allergies and asthma --SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) --Vomiting and diarrhea --Chronic... more

During the past week or two... --I have no interest in caring for my baby. --The thought of harming myself, my baby or others has occurred to me I... more

How many calories can you burn per hour? --[Breastfeeding = 500-650 calories] --Spinning workout = 670 calories --Jogging = 420 calories --Aerobic... more

Benefits: --Can help you burn 500+ calories because half of the calories are pulled from your fat stores. --Reduces the risk of breast, ovarian, a... more

A Breastfeeding Checklist: Mouth is opened wide with lips turned out. Chin and nose are resting against the breast. Areola covered by mouth. Suckli... more

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