How to Breastfeed

Planning to breastfeed your baby? We've got your nursing 101 crash course right here—from breastfeeding basics, to advice from our experts, to tips and tricks from other breastfeeding moms.
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10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Weaning
Candy Kirby knows that weaning a breasted baby can sometimes be challenging. Here's she shares the top things she wishes she had known. ... Read More
12 Snappy Comebacks for Breastfeeding Comments
Candy Kirby arms nursing mothers with 12 snappy comebacks to hopefully end unwelcome breastfeeding comments once and for all. ... Read More
Are You a Lactivist?
What happens when you combine a passion for breastfeeding's benefits with advocacy? You just might get a lactivist: someone who advocates ... Read More
As Selling Breast Milk Becomes More Popular, the FDA Issues Safety Warning
Breast milk for sale? As more and more moms are sharing breast milk, concerns over safety are being addressed by the Food and Drug ... Read More
Battling Breast Milk Leakage: What You Can Do
Breast milk leakage is an often frustrating, uncomfortable, and upsetting experience for new moms. Learn why this happens and what you can do ... Read More
Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery
Are you a new mom who has just had surgery? Get the scoop on post-surgery breastfeeding to ensure your child has a healthy nutritious ... Read More
Breastfeeding Boosts Academic Achievement, Especially for Boys
Yet another benefit of breastfeeding your baby—he may be smarter and do better in math, reading, and spelling.
Breastfeeding Cuts Post-Vaccine Fever Risk
Breastfed babies are less likely to run a fever after getting an immunization.
Breastfeeding Log
When did you last nurse? Which side? How long? Who can keep track? We can! Track Baby's inputs and outputs with this handy chart for ... Read More
Breastfeeding Not Linked to Sleep Deprivation
Think breastfeeding moms suffer from more sleep deprivation? Maybe not.
Breastfeeding Premature Babies
Advances in neonatology give premature babies a great chance for a normal life. Today, more and more parents are discovering that there is ... Read More
Breastfeeding Soreness: 5 Ways to Soothe It
Breastfeeding can cause some soreness and discomfort to women, especially if it is their first time nursing. Here are some ways to soothe ... Read More
Breastfeeding Support 101
New moms need a lot of support—from husbands, friends, family, and medical professionals. For new nursing moms, this breastfeeding support ... Read More
Breastfeeding vs. Bottle
Breastfeeding vs. bottle? Is it any wonder that bottle-feeding moms sometimes feel as if they're under siege? They're often made to feel ... Read More
Breastfeeding: Best for Baby and Mom
One of the best—and potentially most rewarding—things that a mother can do for her child is to breastfeed. Learn about the unparallelled ... Read More
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