Mom's Health & Wellness

The birth-story of my second-born: Pain followed by bliss.

The birth-story of my second-born: Pain followe...

December 14, 2025. It was the end of 39 weeks and 6 days and my body showed no signs of uterine contractions. Maybe a little abdominal pain here and there...

The birth-story of my second-born: Pain followe...

December 14, 2025. It was the end of 39 weeks and 6 days and my body showed no signs of uterine contractions. Maybe a little abdominal pain here and there...

From the diary of a working mom: why I chose stacy as my primary pump?

From the diary of a working mom: why I chose st...

Hi, I am Aastha Punwatkar, a working mom in Bangalore. I am a software developer on weekdays and a dancer on weekends.  My baby is 11 months now and I...

From the diary of a working mom: why I chose st...

Hi, I am Aastha Punwatkar, a working mom in Bangalore. I am a software developer on weekdays and a dancer on weekends.  My baby is 11 months now and I...

Mastitis: what you need to know

Mastitis: what you need to know

Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue that can become very painful and, if bacteria are involved, lead to an infection. It occurs most often in women who are breastfeeding,...

Mastitis: what you need to know

Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue that can become very painful and, if bacteria are involved, lead to an infection. It occurs most often in women who are breastfeeding,...

Understanding a blocked milk duct

Understanding a blocked milk duct

A clogged (or blocked) milk duct occurs when milk can’t flow freely through one of the small ducts in the breast. These ducts carry milk from the breast tissue to...

Understanding a blocked milk duct

A clogged (or blocked) milk duct occurs when milk can’t flow freely through one of the small ducts in the breast. These ducts carry milk from the breast tissue to...

4 tips for successful breastfeeding after a cesarean section

4 tips for successful breastfeeding after a ces...

Recovering from a cesarean birth can feel overwhelming, and it’s common to wonder whether you’ll be able to breastfeed right away. The good news: most parents can successfully nurse their...

4 tips for successful breastfeeding after a ces...

Recovering from a cesarean birth can feel overwhelming, and it’s common to wonder whether you’ll be able to breastfeed right away. The good news: most parents can successfully nurse their...

C-section: What to expect and how to prepare for breastfeeding after a C-section

C-section: What to expect and how to prepare fo...

Wondering if a Cesarean delivery will make breastfeeding harder? You’re not alone. Many parents worry that surgery and recovery might complicate feeding, but it’s absolutely possible to nurse successfully after...

C-section: What to expect and how to prepare fo...

Wondering if a Cesarean delivery will make breastfeeding harder? You’re not alone. Many parents worry that surgery and recovery might complicate feeding, but it’s absolutely possible to nurse successfully after...