Articles Index

Overview of Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions
Explanation of the many problems women encounter while breastfeeding; solutions to some of the most common issues presented

Thrush
Information on thrush, or yeast infections of the nipple and/or deep breast. Included is the protocol to cure thrush.

Breastfeeding by Stage
Answers to all questions about the baby's feeding needs by age and stage.

Human Milk Banks
When it is not possible for a mother to breastfeed her baby, one alternative can be to give human milk from a donor. In appropriate situations, a mother can obtain breast milk from a human milk bank, and yes, this is a very safe option.

Breastfeeding and Teens
To a pregnant teen or a new teen mom, the concept of breastfeeding may be very foreign. What are some of the factors involved in a teen making a decision to breastfeed? What do they take into consideration? Why is deciding to breastfeed as a teen mom a different process than deciding as an adult mother?

Storage of Breastmilk
When it comes to storing breast milk, the guidelines depend on how you pump your milk. Watch a video to find out more.

Handling and Thawing Breastmilk
When it comes to handling breastmilk, it's important to keep in mind how long the expressed milk has been in storage. Also, watch a video that shows proper handling of breast milk.

Breastfeeding Equipment and Devices
With so many different breastfeeding devices on the market, how do you make sense of what to buy? Here you will find information on different breastfeeding equipment and devices used to supplement or complement feedings.

Breast Changes In Pregnancy
For your body to ready itself to breastfeed, many different changes occur in your breasts during pregnancy. Major hormonal influences take place during this time. Here is everything you need to know about the process.

Relactation - How to Increase Your Milk Supply
Breastfeeding mothers often reduce feeds or wean earlier than they would like -- sometimes by choice, sometimes not. Here are ways to reestablish milk supply after having taken a lengthy break from nursing.

Breast Milk Pumping and Care
Information on using breast pumps, storage suggestions, and bottle-feeding. You can also watch a video on pumping, storing and handling breast milk.

Breastfeeding Basics
An explanation of the breast and how it works when breastfeeding; pros and cons of breastfeeding for both mother and baby; what to expect during the first few weeks after birth; the feeding process. Watch a video on general lactation and breastfeeding information.

Flat, Retracted & Inverted Nipples
Explanation of how to make breastfeeding successful with flat, retracted, or inverted nipples.

Breast Self-Evaluation
In order to start your breastfeeding plan off to a good start, it is important to have your breasts evaluated. Use these guidelines to do a self-assessment, and if you have any concerns, speak with a lactation consultant prior to giving birth.

When to Consider a Lactation Consultant
If a breastfeeding mother feels at all overwhelmed by the process, she should get in touch with a lactation consultant.

Breastfeeding Problems Associated With The Infant's Oral Cavity, Head, And Neck
What is the functional anatomy of the oral and pharyngeal region in an infant? What role does it play in breastfeeding? What are some associated breastfeeding problems?

Infant Digestion
Why is breast milk so easy on a baby's gastrointestinal system? Most new mothers are concerned about what is happening externally--making sure latch-ons are correct and milk transfer being sufficient--but what is happening with your baby internally? Here you will learn all you need to know about infant digestion.

How To Know If Your Baby Is Getting Enough Milk
Understanding what is "normal" when breastfeeding is a difficult task. Here are the answers to whether or not your baby is getting enough milk during breastfeeding and how to tell if he or she is feeding effectively.

The Immune System and Breast Milk
What are the key immune system components in breast milk?

International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
What is the history of the Code and how is it enforced? How does the United States compare to other countries? What is the Innocenti Declaration? Here are answers to all of these questions and more.

Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding
Description of many of the benefits of breastfeeding to the mother and baby. Also included are some cons of breastfeeding.

Allergies and Breastfeeding
The incidence of food allergies and allergic diseases is rising at a very steady pace. With so much conflicting advice aimed at breastfeeding mothers, how can you make sense of it all? Here's everything you need to know.

Taking Care of the Breastfeeding Mother
Discussion on the mother's needs while breastfeeding

The Birth Experience And Its Effect on Breastfeeding
A baby's ability to breastfeed can be affected by his or her birth experience. Suckling effectively, which is a key component to breastfeeding, is an important factor in the baby's growth and development. Here are some interventions and issues that can affect proper behavior at the breast.

The Diabetic Breastfeeding Mother
Whether you have just learned that you have diabetes, or you have had it for some time now, do not feel that you can't breastfeed! It is still good for you and for your baby. Here are the facts.