Like most decisions we make about our health and well-being, there are both risks and benefits to breastfeeding. There tends to be a polarizing perception that an infant is either breastfed or bottle fed, and not necessarily a combination of both methods of feeding. It may be helpful to keep in mind that it doesn’t necessarily have to be breast or bottle, but can be a combination of both depending on what best suits the family.

It’s not uncommon to hear about postpartum depression in women, but in these conversations, men are often left out. The reality is that about 1 in 10 dads struggle with postpartum depression. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get as much attention as maternal postpartum depression, often leaving men to try to manage it and figure it out on their own. The good news is, that doesn’t have to be the case as there are lots of treatment and support options to help men through the transition to fatherhood.

Motherhood is often depicted as a blissful time filled with newborn snuggles, bonding with baby, and joy as you watch your baby grow and meet new developmental milestones. Unfortunately, for many new mothers, that’s not often the reality of what motherhood feels like.