YES! It is perfectly safe for nursing moms to get the flu vaccine. As a mom and a lactation consultant, I recommend it. Why? It could be far worse for you and your baby if you skip the vaccine and … Continue reading →

During the winter season I receive many phone calls about illness and breastfeeding. When you are ill, your body starts to build antibodies to fight off the infection.  Those antibodies are also found in your breast milk.  When your baby … Continue reading →