Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby
By Teglene Ryan Yes, you can breastfeed a baby to whom you did not give birth. In fact, breastfeeding an adopted baby is recommended by… Read More »Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby
Milk Production
Losing Your Milk: What seems like dwindling milk can actually be normal changes in baby and you
By Teresa Pitman Remember when it felt like you had two boulders full of milk on your chest? And if the baby let go while… Read More »Losing Your Milk: What seems like dwindling milk can actually be normal changes in baby and you
What is Breastfeeding on Cue?
By Shelley Halloran Did you know that babies breastfeed for a wide variety of reasons—with hunger being just one of them? This is an idea… Read More »What is Breastfeeding on Cue?
Questions About Milk Production: When will my milk come in?
By Deana Soper Pinkelman, PhD Do any of the following statements sound familiar? “You need to rest, so you should supplement with formula.”“Your baby has… Read More »Questions About Milk Production: When will my milk come in?
A Case for Using Galactagogues as a Last Resort for Increasing Milk Production
By Megan Hartless One of the most common questions I receive by email or Facebook message from mothers seeking breastfeeding support is, “What can I… Read More »A Case for Using Galactagogues as a Last Resort for Increasing Milk Production
14 Ways to Hack Your Pumping Routine
By Ann Dempsey Are you an employed or student mom who just so happens to be breastfeeding your baby, or a breastfeeding mom who is… Read More »14 Ways to Hack Your Pumping Routine
Are You Ready to Wean From Your Breast Pump?
By Stormy Miller Are you pumping milk for your baby while you are at work?Are you exclusively pumping your milk for your baby?Are you ready… Read More »Are You Ready to Wean From Your Breast Pump?
Oversupply: Symptoms, causes, and what to do if you have too much milk
By Evelina Fisher As a Breastfeeding USA Counselor, one of the most common issues parents contact me about is milk production. This topic comes up… Read More »Oversupply: Symptoms, causes, and what to do if you have too much milk
Worries About Foremilk and Hindmilk
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. This has never been so true as in the ongoing debate about… Read More »Worries About Foremilk and Hindmilk
The ‘Magic Number’ and Long-Term Milk Production
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA (Part 1) In a recent blog post, I told a military mother who had returned to work at six weeks… Read More »The ‘Magic Number’ and Long-Term Milk Production