breastfeeding basics

The state you live in helps determine your baby’s chance of being breastfed. Women in the West are most likely to nurse, Southern women least likely. Higher rates are also found among women ... READ MORE

Breastfeeding {Month by Month}

For some women, breastfeeding goes smoothly; for others, it can be difficult. That’s when advice from a certified lactation consultant is invaluable. “We help women separate fact from ... READ MORE

Breastfeeding Basics

1. How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk? “Watch and listen to your baby’s sucking and swallowing patterns,” says Nancy Erickson, R.N., I.B.C.L.C., a spokeswoman for the ... READ MORE

better breast milk

Your baby. He’ll have your smile, his father’s eyes and, ideally, your breast milk. To make sure that milk is the best it can be, you may think you need to follow the same stringent dietary ... READ MORE

the Milky Way

Many women approach breastfeeding with an all-or-nothing attitude, assuming that they’ll breastfeed exclusively and that it will be an effortless, even blissful experience. After all, why ... READ MORE

Mother Knows Best

There is no ‘correct’ age to wean your baby. Like diapers and pacifiers, breastfeeding is something that children outgrow at different ages.If you’re breastfeeding, chances are you’re ... READ MORE

Miracle of Mother's Milk

If someone told you there’s an elixir that could help protect your new baby from bronchitis, ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea and urinary tract infections, would you want to know more? If ... READ MORE

You've Heard the Myths About Breastfeeding. Here's the Truth.

When it comes to breastfeeding, everyone from your mother’s second cousin to your hairstylist will ply you with advice and opinions. Some of the “wisdom” imparted may be helpful, but chances ... READ MORE

got momo?

As my milk came in after the birth of my first child, so did a torrent of questions. My midwife, who’d been up all night helping me give birth, answered the first 200 or so with good humor. ... READ MORE

Secrets of Success

When I was pregnant, I heard many a story about problems other women had with breastfeeding: bleeding nipples, painful engorgement and inadequate milk supply, to name a few. I knew that I ... READ MORE