breastfeeding basics

Whether you’ve already had your baby or are still pregnant, successful breastfeeding requires preparation and knowledge. Lactation consultants Corky Harvey and Wendy Haldeman answer questions ... READ MORE

breast is best

When Cheryl Hendricks learned she was pregnant with her first child, she had no doubt that she’d adore being a mother. What took her by surprise was how much she loved breastfeeding. “It was ... READ MORE

adventures in breastfeeding

BREASTFEEDING MAY BE nature’s way of feeding babies, but not all new mothers and infants take to it naturally. In fact, for many, the whole process is so challenging that it can only be ... READ MORE

breastfeeding: 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 I wanted ... READ MORE

Eat, Drink, but Be Wary

Your baby. She’ll have your smile, his eyes and, ideally, your breast milk. To make that milk the best it can be, you may think that you need to follow the same stringent guidelines as when ... READ MORE

Your Baby's First Foods

It's as simple as this: the best way to feed your baby is to breastfeed. The benefits are numerous, chief among them being that breastfed babies are healthier—as infants and in later ... READ MORE

Express Yourself

When Jo Anderson became pregnant, she knew she wanted to breastfeed her baby for as long as possible, even after she went back to work. But when she returned to her job as a public relations ... READ MORE

Reasons to Breastfeed

If someone were to offer you 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

First Foods

{BREASTFEEDING}Should you breastfeed? Yes. Nothing is better for your baby than breast milk. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants consume breast milk ... READ MORE

still eating for two

Caring for a newborn can leave you with precious little time or energy to devote to eating right. But it’s important to make good nutrition a priority, especially if you’re ... READ MORE