Why Is Breastfeeding So Hard? What My Tears Reveal About a Broken System

Why Is Breastfeeding So Hard? What My Tears Reveal About a Broken System

Why Is Breastfeeding So Hard? What My Tears Reveal About a Broken SystemKalifa Rodriguez RD, CBS, M.Sc.
Published on: 10/02/2026

Why breastfeeding feels so hard. A personal story, real data, disparities, and what’s changing to better support moms.

Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
Baby Blues or Seasonal Depression? What Pregnant and Postpartum Moms Need to Know About Nutrition and Mood

Baby Blues or Seasonal Depression? What Pregnant and Postpartum Moms Need to Know About Nutrition and Mood

Baby Blues or Seasonal Depression? What Pregnant and Postpartum Moms Need to Know About Nutrition and MoodKalifa Rodriguez RD, CBS, M.Sc.
Published on: 12/01/2026

Understand baby blues, seasonal depression and learn nutrition strategies to support mood during pregnancy, postpartum, and winter months.

Pregnancy Carepostpartum support
Honoring Dr. Janell Green Smith and the Self-Advocacy That Saved My Peace During Pregnancy

Honoring Dr. Janell Green Smith and the Self-Advocacy That Saved My Peace During Pregnancy

Honoring Dr. Janell Green Smith and the Self-Advocacy That Saved My Peace During PregnancyKalifa Rodriguez RD, CBS, M.Sc.
Published on: 07/01/2026

Lessons in pregnancy self-advocacy from a Black prenatal nutritionist.

Pregnancy Care
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally. A Registered Dietitian’s Evidence-Based Guide

How to Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally. A Registered Dietitian’s Evidence-Based Guide

How to Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally. A Registered Dietitian’s Evidence-Based GuideKalifa Rodriguez RD, CBS, M.Sc.
Published on: 17/12/2025

How to increase breast milk supply naturally using registered dietitian approved nutrition tips.

Breastfeeding