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Breastfeeding BasicsSee All
 Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding in Breastfeeding Basics
People who are breastfeeding should eat a well-balanced, varied diet and drink enough liquids. Read on for more details. ...more
 Breastmilk Is Best in Breastfeeding Basics
Your milk contains just the right balance of nutrients in a form most easily used by your baby's immature body systems. ...more
 Your Baby and Breastfeeding in Breastfeeding Basics
Think there's only one way to breastfeed? You can position your baby in several ways during feeding time that can be comfortable for both of you. ...more
 Effective Sucking in Breastfeeding Basics
It's important for your baby's health to be able to effectively remove milk from your breast during nursing. To do this, your baby must learn the correct way to suck. But how do you know if your baby is actually getting the nutrition they need? Here's a guide to help you. ...more
 Breastfeeding: Getting Started in Breastfeeding Basics
The first weeks of breastfeeding should be considered a learning period for both you and your baby. Here's what you need to know. ...more
 How Breastmilk Is Made in Breastfeeding Basics
Detailed information on how breastmilk is made for breastfeeding....more
 Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding in Breastfeeding Basics
People who are breastfeeding should eat a well-balanced, varied diet and drink enough liquids. Read on for more details. ...more
 Breastmilk Is Best in Breastfeeding Basics
Your milk contains just the right balance of nutrients in a form most easily used by your baby's immature body systems. ...more
 Your Baby and Breastfeeding in Breastfeeding Basics
Think there's only one way to breastfeed? You can position your baby in several ways during feeding time that can be comfortable for both of you. ...more
 Effective Sucking in Breastfeeding Basics
It's important for your baby's health to be able to effectively remove milk from your breast during nursing. To do this, your baby must learn the correct way to suck. But how do you know if your baby is actually getting the nutrition they need? Here's a guide to help you. ...more
 Breastfeeding: Getting Started in Breastfeeding Basics
The first weeks of breastfeeding should be considered a learning period for both you and your baby. Here's what you need to know. ...more
 How Breastmilk Is Made in Breastfeeding Basics
Detailed information on how breastmilk is made for breastfeeding....more
Breastfeeding DifficultiesSee All
 Flat or Inverted Nipples in Mom
Detailed information on breastfeeding and flat or inverted nipples....more
 Breastfeeding and Delayed Milk Production in Mom
If your milk is delayed coming in, or you're not making enough milk, don't give up. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
 Difficulty with Latching On or Sucking in Baby
Detailed information on problems with latching-on or sucking during breastfeeding, and how to handle them. ...more
 Managing Poor Weight Gain in Your Breastfed Baby in Baby
Sometimes a breastfed baby will gain weight more slowly than they should. Read on to learn some helpful tips on how to deal with this. ...more
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 Flat or Inverted Nipples in Mom
Detailed information on breastfeeding and flat or inverted nipples....more
 Breastfeeding and Delayed Milk Production in Mom
If your milk is delayed coming in, or you're not making enough milk, don't give up. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
 Difficulty with Latching On or Sucking in Baby
Detailed information on problems with latching-on or sucking during breastfeeding, and how to handle them. ...more
 Managing Poor Weight Gain in Your Breastfed Baby in Baby
Sometimes a breastfed baby will gain weight more slowly than they should. Read on to learn some helpful tips on how to deal with this. ...more
Going Back to WorkSee All
 Maternity Leave in Going Back to Work
The length of time given for a paid maternity leave of absence varies among companies. Some women extend their maternity leaves by taking additional weeks of unpaid leave. ...more
 Breastfeeding at Work in Going Back to Work
Having your employer's support is important to successfully continue breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know about pumping breastmilk at work. ...more
 Choosing Childcare for Your Breastfed Baby in Going Back to Work
Choosing a childcare provider for your baby is an important decision. Find one who supports your choice to breastfeed and is willing to carry out your plan. Doing so will give you peace of mind and make your transition back to work easier. ...more
 Planning to Be Away from Your Baby: Introducing a Bottle in Going Back to Work
You’ve been breastfeeding your baby up until now—but it’s time to return to work. You haven’t given them a bottle with breast milk yet. When should you make the change? Here are tips to make a successful transition from breast to bottle. ...more
 Expressing Milk for Your High-Risk Baby in Going Back to Work
You will have to remove milk from your breasts on a regular basis if you are to provide enough of your milk for your high-risk baby. ...more
 Expressing Your Milk - Helpful Equipment in Going Back to Work
Hospital-grade, electric breast pumps are the only pumps built for frequent and prolonged use. These pumps automatically cycle suction with release of suction—similar to a baby's sucking action. ...more
 Breastfeeding: Returning to Work in Going Back to Work
It's important to give yourself enough time to practice pumping and get your body used to pumping before you return to work. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
 Breastfeeding When Returning to Work in Going Back to Work
Helpful advice on how to maintain your milk production when going back to work....more
 Maternity Leave in Going Back to Work
The length of time given for a paid maternity leave of absence varies among companies. Some women extend their maternity leaves by taking additional weeks of unpaid leave. ...more
 Breastfeeding at Work in Going Back to Work
Having your employer's support is important to successfully continue breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know about pumping breastmilk at work. ...more
 Choosing Childcare for Your Breastfed Baby in Going Back to Work
Choosing a childcare provider for your baby is an important decision. Find one who supports your choice to breastfeed and is willing to carry out your plan. Doing so will give you peace of mind and make your transition back to work easier. ...more
 Planning to Be Away from Your Baby: Introducing a Bottle in Going Back to Work
You’ve been breastfeeding your baby up until now—but it’s time to return to work. You haven’t given them a bottle with breast milk yet. When should you make the change? Here are tips to make a successful transition from breast to bottle. ...more
 Expressing Milk for Your High-Risk Baby in Going Back to Work
You will have to remove milk from your breasts on a regular basis if you are to provide enough of your milk for your high-risk baby. ...more
 Expressing Your Milk - Helpful Equipment in Going Back to Work
Hospital-grade, electric breast pumps are the only pumps built for frequent and prolonged use. These pumps automatically cycle suction with release of suction—similar to a baby's sucking action. ...more
 Breastfeeding: Returning to Work in Going Back to Work
It's important to give yourself enough time to practice pumping and get your body used to pumping before you return to work. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
 Breastfeeding When Returning to Work in Going Back to Work
Helpful advice on how to maintain your milk production when going back to work....more
Pumping and Storing Breast MilkSee All
 Using a Breast Pump in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
A breast pump is an important piece of equipment for the breastfeeding mom who wants to increase her supply or store pumped breastmilk. Read on for helpful tips about using it safely and efficiently. ...more
 Storing Your Breastmilk in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
A helpful look at practical and health considerations when storing your breastmilk....more
 Thawing Breast Milk in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
Helpful tips for thawing and using frozen breastmilk....more
 Taking Care of Your Breast Pump and Collection Kit in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
It's important to keep your breast pump and all its parts clean and sterilized to keep your baby safe from breastmilk contamination. Here's what you need to know. ...more
 Using a Breast Pump in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
A breast pump is an important piece of equipment for the breastfeeding mom who wants to increase her supply or store pumped breastmilk. Read on for helpful tips about using it safely and efficiently. ...more
 Storing Your Breastmilk in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
A helpful look at practical and health considerations when storing your breastmilk....more
 Thawing Breast Milk in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
Helpful tips for thawing and using frozen breastmilk....more
 Taking Care of Your Breast Pump and Collection Kit in Pumping and Storing Breast Milk
It's important to keep your breast pump and all its parts clean and sterilized to keep your baby safe from breastmilk contamination. Here's what you need to know. ...more
Breastfeeding Your High-Risk NewbornSee All
 The Benefits of Mother's Own Milk in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
Premature babies who get breastmilk develop better eyesight. They also often do better on intelligence tests as they grow older. ...more
 Adding to Mother's Milk in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
Your milk is best, but it's not always complete with the nutritional needs of very small premature babies or some very sick newborns. ...more
 Expressing Milk for Your High-Risk Baby in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
You will have to remove milk from your breasts on a regular basis if you are to provide enough of your milk for your high-risk baby. ...more
 Your High-Risk Baby and Expressing Milk in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
The benefits of breastmilk are even higher for babies who are born high-risk. Read on for helpful information on breast pumps, methods for expressing milk, freezing extra breastmilk, and more. ...more
 Breastmilk: Pumping, Collecting, Storing in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
"Fresh breastmilk" contains the most active anti-infective properties. Refrigerated breastmilk has fewer anti-infective properties than fresh milk and frozen breastmilk has the least. ...more
 Milk Production and Your High-Risk Baby in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
When you have a high-risk baby, you may face some challenges with milk production. Read on to learn details of what to expect, as well as helpful tips and strategies. ...more
 Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Baby in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
Learning to breastfeed effectively is a process that may take days or weeks for premature and many other high-risk babies. But you and your baby can become a breastfeeding team if you are patient and persistent....more
 The Benefits of Mother's Own Milk in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
Premature babies who get breastmilk develop better eyesight. They also often do better on intelligence tests as they grow older. ...more
 Adding to Mother's Milk in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
Your milk is best, but it's not always complete with the nutritional needs of very small premature babies or some very sick newborns. ...more
 Expressing Milk for Your High-Risk Baby in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
You will have to remove milk from your breasts on a regular basis if you are to provide enough of your milk for your high-risk baby. ...more
 Your High-Risk Baby and Expressing Milk in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
The benefits of breastmilk are even higher for babies who are born high-risk. Read on for helpful information on breast pumps, methods for expressing milk, freezing extra breastmilk, and more. ...more
 Breastmilk: Pumping, Collecting, Storing in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
"Fresh breastmilk" contains the most active anti-infective properties. Refrigerated breastmilk has fewer anti-infective properties than fresh milk and frozen breastmilk has the least. ...more
 Milk Production and Your High-Risk Baby in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
When you have a high-risk baby, you may face some challenges with milk production. Read on to learn details of what to expect, as well as helpful tips and strategies. ...more
 Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Baby in Breastfeeding Your High-Risk Newborn
Learning to breastfeed effectively is a process that may take days or weeks for premature and many other high-risk babies. But you and your baby can become a breastfeeding team if you are patient and persistent....more