Emily Kane once confronted the same issue many mamas face when they return to work after the birth of a child. Though she was pumping, she was frustrated that she couldn't seem to keep up her milk supply. The Seattle-based mom had heard old wives' tales about lactation cookies helping with milk production, so she put on her apron and got to work creating a recipe that not only increased her milk supply, but tasted great too. Six years later, Emily's recipe is helping moms across the nation continue to breastfeed their babies while keeping them well-nourished at the same time (the cookies are more than simply tasty — they're also healthy) with her Milkmakers lactation cookies that are sold online and in retail stores.
The mom of three is used to thinking about her kids and clients, but for the holiday season, we asked her to think about herself for a moment and tell us what she'd like to find under the tree. "I can't remember the last time I made an official Christmas wish list for myself," she said. "[It's] pretty fun!" Keep reading to see what Emily picked!
For a new mom who wants only to get her baby the nutrition he needs, there's nothing more frustrating than struggling with breastfeeding. Whether it's due to a milk shortage or surplus, pain, or a frustrated newborn, the early days of motherhood can present a truly unique set of challenges. While your doctor or lactation consultant can offer the most expert opinion, here are five surprising home remedies that may have you saying "Seriously?" but just may work!
Eat your way to a healthy breast milk supply. Getting baby to properly latch on may be the toughest part of early breastfeeding, but 
