Breastfeeding Problems and Solutions
By Donna Murray, About.com Guide
Nipple Problems
Whether you're in pain while breastfeeding or your baby is having problems latching on, nipple problems can be fixed. Read on to find out about some common nipple issues and solutions.
Milk Supply
The main concern of breastfeeding mothers is whether or not their supply is strong enough to sustain their baby. See these guidelines on how to determine that your baby is getting enough milk, in addition to information on increasing your supply.
- Is Your Baby Getting Enough Milk?
- Factors That Can Influence Your Breast Milk Supply
- Increasing Your Milk Supply Naturally
- What Is A Galactagogue
- Too Much Milk
- Supplemental Nursing System
- Crying and Hungry Baby? Could Be Low Milk Supply.
- Breast Surgery and Milk Supply Problems
Venturing Out
Confidence in breastfeeding your baby at home is one thing--venturing out into public is another. Use these tips on breastfeeding in public.
- VIDEO: Tips for Breastfeeding in Public
- Top 6 Nursing Cover-Ups
- Breastfeeding and Travelling
- How Much Breast Milk in a Bottle Can I Take on An Airplane?
Other Challenges
Some other common breastfeeding problems lie deeper within the breast -- plugged ducts, engorgement, thrush, mastitis -- and need to be treated promptly. Others are more superficial, such as sagging breasts. Learn details on these issues and how to makes sense of and resolve them.
- The Common Problems of Breastfeeding
- Leaking Breast Milk
- Nursing Strike, Refusal to Breastfeed
- Breastfeeding After Cesarean Section
- Thrush
- Engorgement
- Plugged Ducts
- Rusty Pipe Syndrome
- Sagging Breasts
- Breast Abnormalities
- Avoiding Trauma from a Breast Pump
- Accessory Breast Tissue
- VIDEO: Breastfeeding Problems and Remedies
Health Issues - Mother
Questions abound about whether or not a mother can breastfeed if she has certain health issues. Following is information on maternal health concerns and how breastfeeding will affect her baby.
- Exercise and Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding After Gastric Bypass
- Diabetes and Breastfeeding
- Can I Have An Alcoholic Drink If I'm Breastfeeding?
- Can I Smoke Cigarettes When I'm Breastfeeding?
- What Kind of Birth Control Can I Take When Breastfeeding?
- What Should I Eat While I'm Breastfeeding?
- Taking Care of the Breastfeeding Mother
- Should I Take DHA Supplements When I'm Breastfeeding?
- Can I Train For a Marathon if I'm Breastfeeding?
- Can I Breastfeed If I Have Or Had Cancer?
- Can I Get a Flu Shot if I'm Breastfeeding?
- Breastfeeding and Swine Flu
Resources and Support
There are so many place to get help if you're having trouble with any aspect of breastfeeding, from initiation to weaning. Here is some key information and details on support systems for you.
- Breastfeeding and Teen Moms
- Visit the Breastfeeding Forum and Voice Your Thoughts!
- International Lactation Consultant Association
- La Leche League International
- The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
- The International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
- When to Call a Lactation Consultant
- Will My Insurance Cover a Lactation Consultation?
- How Can I Involve My Partner?
- Book Review: "Mommy's Little Breastfeeding Book" by Michele Leigh Carnesecca
- DVD Review: "Simply Breastfeeding" by Shari Criso
- Book Review: "The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding" by Marianne Neifert, MD
- Book Review: "The ABCs of Breastfeeding" by Stacey H.Rubin
- Book Review: "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" by Mary Shomon
- Book Review: "Mama Knows Breast" by Andi Silverman
Health Issues - Baby
Having a baby with health issues can be extremely overwhelming to the family dynamic. How does breastfeeding play a role? Discover information on different circumstances and health problems that can affect the breastfeeding experience.
- Breastfeeding A Sick Baby
- Milk Allergies and Your Breastfeeding Baby: Making It Work
- Slow Weight Gain
- Food Allergies and Breastfeeding
- The Birth Experience And Its Effect On Breastfeeding
- Oral Abnormalities and Sucking Problems
- Failure to Thrive
- Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby
- Neurological Defects and Breastfeeding Problems
- Breastfeeding a Baby with Down Syndrome
- Jaundice in the First Week of Life
- Tongue-tie and Breastfeeding
- What If My Baby Ingests Someone Else's Breast Milk?
Weaning
You achieved your breastfeeding goals and now it's time to wean. What are the best ways to go about this? Learn how to wean your baby and your body comfortably.
