Breastfeeding: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Relactation
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.
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.
Growth Spurts
Your baby will experience a growth spurt while you're breastfeeding. Learn what a breastfeeding mother can expect from her baby's behavior, and from her milk supply, during a baby's growth spurt.
Your baby will experience a growth spurt while you're breastfeeding. Learn what a breastfeeding mother can expect from her baby's behavior, and from her milk supply, during a baby's growth spurt.
Large Nipples
What defines a large nipple? Will it affect breastfeeding?
What defines a large nipple? Will it affect 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.
Positioning and Latch-On
What to expect from the baby's first breastfeeding and latch-on. Here are some techniques and tips to make latching-on easy and successful. Also, watch two videos: One will teach you what to expect once your baby is latched on; the other will show you 3 different breastfeeding positions.
What to expect from the baby's first breastfeeding and latch-on. Here are some techniques and tips to make latching-on easy and successful. Also, watch two videos: One will teach you what to expect once your baby is latched on; the other will show you 3 different breastfeeding positions.
Breastmilk Temperature
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.
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.
When, Why, How to Pump
Information on using breast pumps, storage suggestions, and bottle-feeding. You can also watch a video on pumping, storing and handling breast milk.
Information on using breast pumps, storage suggestions, and bottle-feeding. You can also watch a video on pumping, storing and handling breast milk.
Thrush
Information on thrush, or yeast infections of the nipple and/or deep breast. Included is the protocol to cure thrush.
Information on thrush, or yeast infections of the nipple and/or deep breast. Included is the protocol to cure thrush.
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.
When it comes to storing breast milk, the guidelines depend on how you pump your milk. Watch a video to find out more.
Breast Milk Content
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.
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?
Nutritional Needs
What should breastfeeding moms eat to maintain a healthy milk supply? There are so many myths and wives' tales about what breastfeeding mothers can and cannot eat. Here we learn about her true nutritional needs.
What should breastfeeding moms eat to maintain a healthy milk supply? There are so many myths and wives' tales about what breastfeeding mothers can and cannot eat. Here we learn about her true nutritional needs.
Nipple Pain
Causes of sore nipples and remedies to heal and soothe
Causes of sore nipples and remedies to heal and soothe
Problems and Solutions
Explanation of the many problems women encounter while breastfeeding; solutions to some of the most common issues presented
Explanation of the many problems women encounter while breastfeeding; solutions to some of the most common issues presented
Newman's Nipple Ointment
This is the recipe for Dr. Jack Newman's All-Purpose Nipple Ointment (APNO). It is used to heal nipples and to prevent nipple infection.
This is the recipe for Dr. Jack Newman's All-Purpose Nipple Ointment (APNO). It is used to heal nipples and to prevent nipple infection.
How much in a bottle?
If you decide to supplement breastfeeding with pumped breast milk in a bottle, how much should you give? Here is the calculation.
If you decide to supplement breastfeeding with pumped breast milk in a bottle, how much should you give? Here is the calculation.
Breast Pathology
There are many possible breast abnormalities that breastfeeding mothers may encounter. Identifying these issues are very important to continue a healthful breastfeeding relationship with your child.
There are many possible breast abnormalities that breastfeeding mothers may encounter. Identifying these issues are very important to continue a healthful breastfeeding relationship with your child.
Breastfeeding and Solid Foods
Answers to all questions about the baby's feeding needs by age and stage.
Answers to all questions about the baby's feeding needs by age and stage.
Supplemental Nursing System
A supplemental nursing system is a feeding-tube device used at the breast to provide supplemental milk for the baby and to stimulate supply simultaneously.
A supplemental nursing system is a feeding-tube device used at the breast to provide supplemental milk for the baby and to stimulate supply simultaneously.
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.
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.
Birth Control
What kind of birth control can I take when breastfeeding? Is it OK to use a hormonal method of birth control? How does birth control with hormones affect breastfeeding?
What kind of birth control can I take when breastfeeding? Is it OK to use a hormonal method of birth control? How does birth control with hormones affect breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding and flu shots
Can or should you get a flu shot while you're breastfeeding? Is it safe?
Can or should you get a flu shot while you're breastfeeding? Is it safe?
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.
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.
Is Baby 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.
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.
Breast 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 Preemies
Breastfeeding a preterm baby can be challenging. Their feeding abilities and patterns depend on their gestational age. What can we expect from a very premature baby? What can we expect from a "late preterm" or "near term" baby?
Breastfeeding a preterm baby can be challenging. Their feeding abilities and patterns depend on their gestational age. What can we expect from a very premature baby? What can we expect from a "late preterm" or "near term" baby?
Breastfeeding and Milk Allergy
Milk is the most common allergen affecting infants. What are some signs and symptoms that your breastfed baby has a milk allergy? How do you deal with a milk allergy in a breastfed baby?
Milk is the most common allergen affecting infants. What are some signs and symptoms that your breastfed baby has a milk allergy? How do you deal with a milk allergy in a breastfed baby?
Alerting 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
Flat & Inverted Nipples
Explanation of how to make breastfeeding successful with flat, retracted, or inverted nipples.
Explanation of how to make breastfeeding successful with flat, retracted, or inverted nipples.
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?
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?
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.
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.
The First Two Weeks
In the first two weeks of a baby's life, feeding and sleeping patterns are just beginning to find a rhythm, only to culminate in a growth spurt. Breast milk supply should be established, and a mother might encounter issues such as engorgement. Here is how to manage those first few weeks of breastfeeding.
In the first two weeks of a baby's life, feeding and sleeping patterns are just beginning to find a rhythm, only to culminate in a growth spurt. Breast milk supply should be established, and a mother might encounter issues such as engorgement. Here is how to manage those first few weeks of breastfeeding.
Introducing a Bottle to Baby
Breastfeeding can still continue if you decide to supplement with a bottle. Introducing a bottle to your baby is important if you plan to return to work or to simply have a break from breastfeeding. The question remains, how do you go about offering a bottle to your baby if you're a breastfeeding mom?
Breastfeeding can still continue if you decide to supplement with a bottle. Introducing a bottle to your baby is important if you plan to return to work or to simply have a break from breastfeeding. The question remains, how do you go about offering a bottle to your baby if you're a breastfeeding mom?
Taking Care of Mom
Discussion on the mother's needs while breastfeeding
Discussion on the mother's needs while breastfeeding
Hand-Expressing Breast Milk
Here is the Marmet Technique of manually expressing your breast milk. It is a safe, easy alternative to using a breast pump.
Here is the Marmet Technique of manually expressing your breast milk. It is a safe, easy alternative to using a breast pump.
Hindmilk
Detailed definition of the term hindmilk in relation to breastfeeding
Detailed definition of the term hindmilk in relation to breastfeeding
Engorgement
The most common breastfeeding problem. Here is information to help manage the issue and make breastfeeding comfortable. You can also watch a video on engorgement.
The most common breastfeeding problem. Here is information to help manage the issue and make breastfeeding comfortable. You can also watch a video on engorgement.
Production & Care-Breast Milk
The production and care of breast milk are common concerns of breastfeeding mothers 3 weeks postpartum. Here are details on the top 5 most popular concerns moms have about producing and caring for breast milk. Covered issues include: storage of breast milk; handling; how to know the baby's getting enough milk; relactation; and when to consider a lactation consultant (and what to expect during the visit).
The production and care of breast milk are common concerns of breastfeeding mothers 3 weeks postpartum. Here are details on the top 5 most popular concerns moms have about producing and caring for breast milk. Covered issues include: storage of breast milk; handling; how to know the baby's getting enough milk; relactation; and when to consider a lactation consultant (and what to expect during the visit).
Plugged Ducts
Description of plugged ducts and how to resolve them. Also, watch a video to see how you can alleviate clogged ducts.
Description of plugged ducts and how to resolve them. Also, watch a video to see how you can alleviate clogged ducts.
Freezing Breast Milk
Expressed breast milk can be frozen. How do you go about freezing it?
Expressed breast milk can be frozen. How do you go about freezing it?
Top 5 Nursing Cover-Ups
Here are my favorite five nursing cover-ups. They are all designed for breastfeeding discreetly in public.
Here are my favorite five nursing cover-ups. They are all designed for breastfeeding discreetly in public.
The Diabetic Breastfeeder
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.
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.
Hormones
What are the essential hormones present in breast milk?
What are the essential hormones present in breast milk?
Slow Weight Gain
A nervewracking diagnosis to say the least, slow weight gain makes new parents confused and frustrated. Here are the details on what the term means.
A nervewracking diagnosis to say the least, slow weight gain makes new parents confused and frustrated. Here are the details on what the term means.
Sucking & Swallowing Patterns
What is nutritive versus non-nutritive sucking? What is the difference between swallowing at the breast and swallowing on a bottle? Here are details on how the process works.
What is nutritive versus non-nutritive sucking? What is the difference between swallowing at the breast and swallowing on a bottle? Here are details on how the process works.
10 Myths About Breastfeeding
Here's the truth behind the top 10 myths about breastfeeding.
Here's the truth behind the top 10 myths about breastfeeding.
Foremilk
Details definition of the term foremilk in relation to breastfeeding
Details definition of the term foremilk in relation to breastfeeding
The First 3 Days
The first 3 days are challenging for a breastfeeding mother. Here you will learn what to generally expect at this stage; common issues for mother and baby; waking up a sleepy baby; establishing a milk supply; and some tips on how to make the smooth transition from hospital to home
The first 3 days are challenging for a breastfeeding mother. Here you will learn what to generally expect at this stage; common issues for mother and baby; waking up a sleepy baby; establishing a milk supply; and some tips on how to make the smooth transition from hospital to home
Oral Anatomy Issues
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?
Appearance of Diapers
What should a breastfed baby's diapers look like? What is the normal appearance of stools? What do abnormal stools look like? What happens if there is blood in the baby's stool? How often should a breastfed baby urinate? What is brick dust urine?
What should a breastfed baby's diapers look like? What is the normal appearance of stools? What do abnormal stools look like? What happens if there is blood in the baby's stool? How often should a breastfed baby urinate? What is brick dust urine?
Weaning
Discussion of how and when to wean your child off breastfeeding
Discussion of how and when to wean your child off breastfeeding
Top 5 Sexiest Nursing Bras
Keeping your sex life strong and nursing a baby at the same time? It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it is possible! How can you feel sexy when you're lactating? Sometimes it's as simple as wearing the right bra. Here are some eye-catching pieces to keep it steamy in the bedroom...in between feedings, of course.
Keeping your sex life strong and nursing a baby at the same time? It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it is possible! How can you feel sexy when you're lactating? Sometimes it's as simple as wearing the right bra. Here are some eye-catching pieces to keep it steamy in the bedroom...in between feedings, of course.
Failure to Thrive
Failure to thrive, or FTT, is a very frightening diagnosis to receive for your baby. What is it? What is the treatment plan? What are the implications? Here are the details.
Failure to thrive, or FTT, is a very frightening diagnosis to receive for your baby. What is it? What is the treatment plan? What are the implications? Here are the details.
Breasts Too Big Or Too Small
Can your breasts be too big or too small to breastfeed?
Can your breasts be too big or too small to breastfeed?
Immunoglobulins
What are immunoglobulins? What function do they have in breast milk?
What are immunoglobulins? What function do they have in breast milk?
Cross-Cradle Position
Detailed description of the cross-cradle position and latch-on.
Detailed description of the cross-cradle position and latch-on.
Smoking and breastfeeding
Can or should you smoke cigarettes when you're breastfeeding? What are the risks and health hazards of smoking while you're breastfeeding?
Can or should you smoke cigarettes when you're breastfeeding? What are the risks and health hazards of smoking while you're breastfeeding?
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?
Hungry or Overtired
How can you tell if your baby is hungry or overtired? Many of the signs are similar. Here is a great trick to figure out whether or not your baby is still hungry or simply overtired.
How can you tell if your baby is hungry or overtired? Many of the signs are similar. Here is a great trick to figure out whether or not your baby is still hungry or simply overtired.
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
Colostrum
What is colostrum? How does it differ from mature milk?
What is colostrum? How does it differ from mature milk?
Breastfeeding and Solids
Breastfeeding mothers are often confused about how to go about starting solid foods with their baby. Questions often arise about whether or not to breastfeed before or after feeding the solids. Here is how to go about this process.
Breastfeeding mothers are often confused about how to go about starting solid foods with their baby. Questions often arise about whether or not to breastfeed before or after feeding the solids. Here is how to go about this process.
Trauma from Breast Pump
How can you tell if your pump flange is on correctly? Do you have an obvious circle around your areola when you are finished pumping? Here's some information about how to avoid that.
How can you tell if your pump flange is on correctly? Do you have an obvious circle around your areola when you are finished pumping? Here's some information about how to avoid that.
Alcoholic Beverages
Can you have an alcoholic beverage if you're breastfeeding? How much alcohol is passed through breast milk? What are the effects on the baby if you have a drink while you're breastfeeding? Do you have to pump and dump your breast milk after having a drink?
Can you have an alcoholic beverage if you're breastfeeding? How much alcohol is passed through breast milk? What are the effects on the baby if you have a drink while you're breastfeeding? Do you have to pump and dump your breast milk after having a drink?
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
Partners and Breastfeeding
Support systems are one of the key elements to successful breastfeeding. Partners have a very important role, even if they're not putting the baby to the breast. What can they do to help and support the breastfeeding mom?
Support systems are one of the key elements to successful breastfeeding. Partners have a very important role, even if they're not putting the baby to the breast. What can they do to help and support the breastfeeding mom?
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.
Pumping and Bottle Feeding
There are many lactating women who do not want to put the baby to the breast, yet they still want to provide breast milk for their baby. Is it possible to just pump and bottle feed?
There are many lactating women who do not want to put the baby to the breast, yet they still want to provide breast milk for their baby. Is it possible to just pump and bottle feed?
The First 24 Hours
The first 24 hours of a baby's life are crucial to a positive breastfeeding experience. Here is what to expect and how to deal with common issues.
The first 24 hours of a baby's life are crucial to a positive breastfeeding experience. Here is what to expect and how to deal with common issues.
vitamins
What are the essential vitamins present in breast milk?
What are the essential vitamins present in breast milk?
Low Milk Supply
How can you tell if you have a low milk supply? What are some signs that the baby shows if you have low milk supply?
How can you tell if you have a low milk supply? What are some signs that the baby shows if you have low milk supply?
Lactoferrin
What is lactoferrin? What does lactoferrin do in breast milk?
What is lactoferrin? What does lactoferrin do in breast milk?
Shipping Breast Milk
Is it possible to sustain your breastfeeding relationship when you're away from your baby for many days? How can you ship your expressed breast milk home?
Is it possible to sustain your breastfeeding relationship when you're away from your baby for many days? How can you ship your expressed breast milk home?
Breastfeeding Equipment
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.
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.
Proteins in Breast Milk
What are the main proteins in breast milk?
What are the main proteins in breast milk?
Football Hold
Details on how to use the football hold position for breastfeeding
Details on how to use the football hold position for breastfeeding
Immune System
What are the key immune system components in breast milk?
What are the key immune system components in breast milk?
Burping Your Baby
Should you burp your breastfed baby? Do breastfed babies need to burp often? What are some good positions for burping?
Should you burp your breastfed baby? Do breastfed babies need to burp often? What are some good positions for burping?
Accessory Nipple Tissue
What does it mean to have accessory nipple tissue? What is a supernumerary nipple?
What does it mean to have accessory nipple tissue? What is a supernumerary nipple?
Oxytocin
What is oxytocin? What role does it play in milk supply?
What is oxytocin? What role does it play in milk supply?
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?
Top 5 Nursing Bras
What are the best nursing bras to buy? What makes one different from the other? Here are the top 5 Nursing Bras on the market.
What are the best nursing bras to buy? What makes one different from the other? Here are the top 5 Nursing Bras on the market.
Lipids
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?
Cancer and breastfeeding
Is it possible to breastfeed if you have or had cancer? What are the recommendations?
Is it possible to breastfeed if you have or had cancer? What are the recommendations?
Teething
Information on how to manage breastfeeding a teething baby.
Information on how to manage breastfeeding a teething baby.
Sagging Breasts
Answer to the age-old question, "Will my breasts sag if I breastfeed?"
Answer to the age-old question, "Will my breasts sag if I breastfeed?"
Cradle Hold
Description of the cradle hold position for breastfeeding
Description of the cradle hold position for breastfeeding
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.
Breastfeeding Multiples
These days, twins, triplets, and more are not an anomaly, but very common. Is it still possible to breastfeed? How can a new mom manage breastfeeding multiple babies? The good news is that it is not only possible, but done quite frequently. Here are some great strategies for nursing more than one baby.
These days, twins, triplets, and more are not an anomaly, but very common. Is it still possible to breastfeed? How can a new mom manage breastfeeding multiple babies? The good news is that it is not only possible, but done quite frequently. Here are some great strategies for nursing more than one baby.
Assessment of the Breast
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.
Areola
What is the areola?
What is the areola?
Nursing with a Toddler Around
Here are some tips on how to make time for nursing a new baby when you have a toddler at home. Also, how can you get other siblings involved?
Here are some tips on how to make time for nursing a new baby when you have a toddler at home. Also, how can you get other siblings involved?
Bulbous Areola
What is a bulbous areola? Can it affect your breast milk supply?
What is a bulbous areola? Can it affect your breast milk supply?
Nipple Confusion
What is nipple confusion? How can you avoid nipple confusion?
What is nipple confusion? How can you avoid nipple confusion?
Pumping at Work
Many Moms are reentering the workforce after having babies, yet still want to maintain their breastfeeding relationship and their milk supply. With the advent of breast pumps, pumping at work is your best option, but it does require preparation. What should you bring? Where should you do it? How should you prepare before your return to work?
Many Moms are reentering the workforce after having babies, yet still want to maintain their breastfeeding relationship and their milk supply. With the advent of breast pumps, pumping at work is your best option, but it does require preparation. What should you bring? Where should you do it? How should you prepare before your return to work?
Breast Milk on Airplanes
With federal regulations limiting the amount of liquids we can take on airplaces, what happens with breast milk? How much breast milk can you take on an airplane?
With federal regulations limiting the amount of liquids we can take on airplaces, what happens with breast milk? How much breast milk can you take on an airplane?
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.
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.
Carbohydrates in Breast Milk
What are the main carbohydrates in breast milk?
What are the main carbohydrates in breast milk?
Feeding on Demand
Some breastfeeding mothers feed on demand rather than staying on a strict feeding schedule. What is the definition of feeding on demand? Is feeding on demand better than scheduled feedings or can you breastfeed using a combination of the two?
Some breastfeeding mothers feed on demand rather than staying on a strict feeding schedule. What is the definition of feeding on demand? Is feeding on demand better than scheduled feedings or can you breastfeed using a combination of the two?
Are Used Breast Pumps Safe?
Is it safe to borrow or buy a used breast pump? Why is it safe to use a breast pump that you rent?
Is it safe to borrow or buy a used breast pump? Why is it safe to use a breast pump that you rent?
Alternating Breasts
When should you alternate breasts when you're breastfeeding?
When should you alternate breasts when you're breastfeeding?
Jaundice
What is jaundice? What are the signs and symptoms?
What is jaundice? What are the signs and symptoms?
Rusty Pipe Syndrome
What is Rusty Pipe Syndrome? Is it safe to feed to the baby?
What is Rusty Pipe Syndrome? Is it safe to feed to the baby?
Breastfeeding & Down Syndrom
Breastfeeding a baby with Down Syndrome is very challenging, but with patience and great resources and support, it can be a success. Here are the basics on breastfeeding a baby with Down Syndrome or other trisomies.
Breastfeeding a baby with Down Syndrome is very challenging, but with patience and great resources and support, it can be a success. Here are the basics on breastfeeding a baby with Down Syndrome or other trisomies.
Depression and Weaning
Is it normal to feel depressed after weaning?
Is it normal to feel depressed after weaning?
International Code
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.
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.
Jaundice and Breastfeeding
Information about jaundice and breastfeeding a newborn baby. What is jaundice? What is bilirubin? Why do newborn babies often become jaundiced in the first week of life? How can you lower your baby's jaundice level? Should you continue to breastfeed if your baby is jaundiced?
Information about jaundice and breastfeeding a newborn baby. What is jaundice? What is bilirubin? Why do newborn babies often become jaundiced in the first week of life? How can you lower your baby's jaundice level? Should you continue to breastfeed if your baby is jaundiced?
Minerals
What are the essential minerals present in breast milk?
What are the essential minerals present in breast milk?
Breastfeeding in Public
Breastfeeding in public makes many mothers very nervous to venture out. Here is a video on some discreet, subtle ways to breastfeed in public.
Breastfeeding in public makes many mothers very nervous to venture out. Here is a video on some discreet, subtle ways to breastfeed in public.
Lactation Consultant
If a breastfeeding mother feels at all overwhelmed by the process, she should get in touch with a lactation consultant.
If a breastfeeding mother feels at all overwhelmed by the process, she should get in touch with a lactation consultant.
Breastfeeding During Travel
Breastfeeding during travel requires preparation, but once you're organized, the experience should be enjoyable. Here you will find out what to bring, what to wear, how to get ready to breastfeed, and how to deal with planes, trains, and automobiles.
Breastfeeding during travel requires preparation, but once you're organized, the experience should be enjoyable. Here you will find out what to bring, what to wear, how to get ready to breastfeed, and how to deal with planes, trains, and automobiles.
Going Back to Work
Here are some quick tips if you're breastfeeding and planning to go back to work.
Here are some quick tips if you're breastfeeding and planning to go back to work.
CNS Problems & Breastfeeding
Understanding the development of the central nervous system and the senses in babies can help to troubleshoot many breastfeeding problems, particularly if there are any malformations. There are certain developmental milestones that are necessary in order for breastfeeding to go well.
Understanding the development of the central nervous system and the senses in babies can help to troubleshoot many breastfeeding problems, particularly if there are any malformations. There are certain developmental milestones that are necessary in order for breastfeeding to go well.
Cleft Lip and Palate
Breastfeeding a baby with a cleft lip and/or a cleft palate is challenging, but it is highly recommended and it can be done. Here are some techniques and tips to help you breastfeed in this situation.
Breastfeeding a baby with a cleft lip and/or a cleft palate is challenging, but it is highly recommended and it can be done. Here are some techniques and tips to help you breastfeed in this situation.
Induced Lactation
What is induced lactation?
What is induced lactation?
Going back to work and weaning
There are many women who decide to wean once they go back to work. What's the best plan to wean when you're going back to work?
There are many women who decide to wean once they go back to work. What's the best plan to wean when you're going back to work?
Partial Weaning
Definition of partial weaning
Definition of partial weaning
Pregnant and Preparing
What can pregnant women do to prepare to breastfeed?
What can pregnant women do to prepare to breastfeed?
Milk Fever
Definition of the term milk fever
Definition of the term milk fever
Abrupt Weaning
Definition of abrupt weaning
Definition of abrupt weaning
Enzymes
Enzymes in breast milk serve a variety of functions. Here are some details on some of the major enzymes present in breast milk.
Enzymes in breast milk serve a variety of functions. Here are some details on some of the major enzymes present in breast milk.
Sleeping In A Nursing Bra
Is it necessary to sleep in a nursing bra when you're breastfeeding? Are there other options?
Is it necessary to sleep in a nursing bra when you're breastfeeding? Are there other options?
Pumpin' Pal Super Shields
Review of Pumpin' Pal Breast Pump Super Shields.
Review of Pumpin' Pal Breast Pump Super Shields.
Health insurance and lactation
Will my health insurance cover my lactation consultation? Will my health insurance cover any other breastfeeding service or supplies that I might need?
Will my health insurance cover my lactation consultation? Will my health insurance cover any other breastfeeding service or supplies that I might need?
Things to Do
Aside from sitting, what else can you do while you're breastfeeding? Can you multitask while you're nursing your baby?
Aside from sitting, what else can you do while you're breastfeeding? Can you multitask while you're nursing your baby?
Supplementary Feeding
What is a supplementary feeding?
What is a supplementary feeding?
Top 5 Most Popular Questions
What are the Top 5 most popular questions that new moms ask about breastfeeding?
What are the Top 5 most popular questions that new moms ask about breastfeeding?
Lysozyme
What is lysozyme? What does lysozyme do in breast milk?
What is lysozyme? What does lysozyme do in breast milk?
Breastfeeding for Comfort
Is it okay for your baby to breastfeed for comfort?
Is it okay for your baby to breastfeed for comfort?
Breast Surgery
Breast surgery and milk supply problems can go hand-in-hand. Here is an overview of the different types of breast surgery and how they may affect milk supply.
Breast surgery and milk supply problems can go hand-in-hand. Here is an overview of the different types of breast surgery and how they may affect milk supply.
Heart Health
The benefits of breastfeeding may include a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
The benefits of breastfeeding may include a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Medela Bamboo Nursing Camisole
Review of Medela Bamboo Nursing Camisole
Review of Medela Bamboo Nursing Camisole
Breastfeeding & Swine Flu
What are some precautions against influenza A (Swine Flu - H1N1) that breastfeeding mothers should take?
What are some precautions against influenza A (Swine Flu - H1N1) that breastfeeding mothers should take?
Tongue-Tie/Ankyloglossia
What is tongue-tie? How does tongue-tie affect breastfeeding? What can be done about a short or tight frenulum?
What is tongue-tie? How does tongue-tie affect breastfeeding? What can be done about a short or tight frenulum?
Baby-Initiated Weaning
Definition of baby-initiated weaning
Definition of baby-initiated weaning
Nipple
Definition of the word nipple.
Definition of the word nipple.
Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough
A review of Mary J. Shomon's book, "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" and how it relates to potential breastfeeding issues.
A review of Mary J. Shomon's book, "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" and how it relates to potential breastfeeding issues.
Marathon and breastfeeding
It is important, aside from eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, to exercise when you're breastfeeding. But what about training for a marathon? It is possible for a breastfeeding mother to do so?
It is important, aside from eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, to exercise when you're breastfeeding. But what about training for a marathon? It is possible for a breastfeeding mother to do so?
Breastfeeding - Articles
An index of articles for the Breastfeeding guide site.
An index of articles for the Breastfeeding guide site.
Estrogen
What role does estrogen play in breastfeeding?
What role does estrogen play in breastfeeding?
Birth and 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.
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.
Complementary Feeding
What is a complementary feeding?
What is a complementary feeding?
Simply Breastfeeding DVD
Review of Shari Criso's "Simply Breastfeeding" DVD.
Review of Shari Criso's "Simply Breastfeeding" DVD.
Witch's Milk
What is witch's milk?
What is witch's milk?
Baby Friendly Hospital
What is the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative?
What is the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative?
Breast Milk Preparations
When expressing breast milk, there are quite a few different ways to prepare it for use. Here are the definitions of the four distinct methods.
When expressing breast milk, there are quite a few different ways to prepare it for use. Here are the definitions of the four distinct methods.
Time to Wean?
How do you know when it is time to wean? Are you ready to wean? Is the baby ready to wean? Here are the details.
How do you know when it is time to wean? Are you ready to wean? Is the baby ready to wean? Here are the details.
Breastfeeding and Holidays
What are some things breastfeeding Moms need to know about dealing with the holiday season? Here are some strategies for getting through the holidays with a smile.
What are some things breastfeeding Moms need to know about dealing with the holiday season? Here are some strategies for getting through the holidays with a smile.
Breastfeeding on a Budget
Breastfeeding on a budget is the easiest option in tough economic times. What are some tips and ideas to make breastfeeding work for you, while spending the least amount of money?
Breastfeeding on a budget is the easiest option in tough economic times. What are some tips and ideas to make breastfeeding work for you, while spending the least amount of money?
Ingesting Other Breast Milk
What will happen if my baby ingests someone else's breast milk?
What will happen if my baby ingests someone else's breast milk?