A Beautiful Moment with a Hidden Reality There are few moments as powerful and emotional as holding your baby for the first time. You’ve gone through labor—maybe hours of it. Your body has just done the most incredible thing it will probably ever do. You’re overwhelmed, tired, and in awe. And then someone says, “Okay,…

Hi mama, I want to share something today that really touched me, both as a doctor and as a mother. We all know how powerful breast milk is. I’ve spent years studying it, counseling mothers on its benefits, and of course, breastfeeding my own babies. But every now and then, even I come across new…

Hey mama-to-be! If you’re reading this with one hand on your belly and the other scrolling through blogs at 2 a.m. because—well, sleep is now a luxury—then first of all, welcome. This is Dr. Chinny, and today I want to talk to you, not just as your friendly neighborhood lactation consultant and medical doctor, but…

Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey—one filled with moments of connection, nurturing, and growth for both mother and baby. As a doctor and a mother, I understand firsthand how nourishing your baby goes far beyond just latching and milk supply. It’s about giving your baby the best possible start in life, and that begins with your…

Balancing work and breastfeeding? Safely store expressed milk by freezing it for months or refrigerating it for days. Use glass or specialized containers, label with dates, and place them in the coolest spots.