Breastfeeding 101
An explanation of the breast and how it works when breastfeeding. In addition, a description of the benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and baby. Also discussed will be common concerns of breastfeeding mothers and the feeding process.
Areola
What is the areola?
What is the areola?
Oxytocin
What is oxytocin? What role does it play in milk supply?
What is oxytocin? What role does it play in milk supply?
Milk Ejection Reflex
What is the milk ejection reflex? How does it affect breastfeeding?
What is the milk ejection reflex? How does it affect breastfeeding?
Prolactin
Details on the hormone prolactin and the role that it plays in establishing milk supply
Details on the hormone prolactin and the role that it plays in establishing milk supply
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.
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.
Breast Anatomy and Development
How do breasts develop? How does the anatomy of the breast change during lactation?
How do breasts develop? How does the anatomy of the breast change during lactation?
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?
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.
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.
Hormones in Breast Milk
What are the essential hormones present in breast milk?
What are the essential hormones present in breast milk?
The Content and Composition of Breast Milk
Exactly what makes up breast milk? What is in it that makes it so powerful? Here are the facts.
Exactly what makes up breast milk? What is in it that makes it so powerful? Here are the facts.
The Immune System and Breast Milk
What are the key immune system components in breast milk?
What are the key immune system components in breast milk?
Vitamins in Breast Milk
What are the essential vitamins present in breast milk?
What are the essential vitamins present in breast milk?
Minerals in Breast Milk
What are the essential minerals present in breast milk?
What are the essential minerals present in breast milk?
Enzymes in Breast Milk
What is the function of enzymes in breast milk?
What is the function of enzymes in breast milk?
Immunoglobulins in Breast Milk
What are immunoglobulins? What function do they have in breast milk?
What are immunoglobulins? What function do they have in breast milk?
Lysozyme in Breast Milk
What is lysozyme? What does lysozyme do in breast milk?
What is lysozyme? What does lysozyme do in breast milk?
Lactoferrin in Breast Milk
What is lactoferrin? What does lactoferrin do in breast milk?
What is lactoferrin? What does lactoferrin do in breast milk?
Proteins in Breast Milk
What are the main proteins in breast milk?
What are the main proteins in breast milk?
Carbohydrates in Breast Milk
What are the main carbohydrates in breast milk?
What are the main carbohydrates in breast milk?
Lipids in Breast Milk
Here are some details on lipids in breast milk. What is the importance of lipids?
Here are some details on lipids in breast milk. What is the importance of lipids?
Transitional Milk
What is transitional milk? How does it differ from colostrum and mature milk?
What is transitional milk? How does it differ from colostrum and mature milk?
Mature Milk
What is mature milk? How does it differ from colostrum and transitional milk?
What is mature milk? How does it differ from colostrum and transitional milk?
Colostrum
What is colostrum? How does it differ from mature milk?
What is colostrum? How does it differ from mature milk?
Cooper's Ligaments
Breasts are often called "Cooper's Droopers." Here is the definition and an explanation of what the Cooper's Ligament is.
Breasts are often called "Cooper's Droopers." Here is the definition and an explanation of what the Cooper's Ligament is.
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. Also included is a glossary of breastfeeding terms.
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. Also included is a glossary of breastfeeding terms.
Taking Care of the Breastfeeding Mother
Discussion on the mother's needs while breastfeeding
Discussion on the mother's needs while breastfeeding
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.
Description of many of the benefits of breastfeeding to the mother and baby. Also included are some cons of breastfeeding.
Baby's First Feeding, Latch-On, and Positioning
What to expect from your baby's first feeding and latch-on. Techniques and tips to make latching-on easy and successful. You can also view a video on positioning and latching.
What to expect from your baby's first feeding and latch-on. Techniques and tips to make latching-on easy and successful. You can also view a video on positioning and latching.
Alert the Baby for Feeding
Tips and techniques to help awaken a sleepy baby for a feeding
Tips and techniques to help awaken a sleepy baby for a feeding
Latch a Baby in the Cross-Cradle Position
Detailed description of the cross-cradle position and latch-on
Detailed description of the cross-cradle position and latch-on
Latch a Baby in the Football Hold Position
Details on how to use the football hold position for breastfeeding
Details on how to use the football hold position for breastfeeding
Latch a Baby in the Cradle Hold Position
Description of the cradle hold position for breastfeeding
Description of the cradle hold position for breastfeeding
Latch a Baby in the Side-Lying Position
Details on how to breastfeed a baby in the side-lying position
Details on how to breastfeed a baby in the side-lying position
Foremilk
Details definition of the term foremilk in relation to breastfeeding
Details definition of the term foremilk in relation to breastfeeding
Hindmilk
Detailed definition of the term hindmilk in relation to breastfeeding
Detailed definition of the term hindmilk in relation to breastfeeding