By Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC This article is part of a series on Weaning and Starting Solids:1 of 3: When is the Best Time to… Read More »When is the Best Time to Start My Baby on Foods Other Than Breastmilk?
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?
By Karen Cuni A baby cannot feed at the breast, but her mother knows that human milk offers protection from infection and is easy for… Read More »Exclusive Pumping
By Deanna Soper-Pinkelman When I first became a mom, I was struck with how frequently my son was waking up at night. Even though I… Read More »Sleeping Like A Baby: What Does That Really Mean?
By Stormy Miller My second son was born at 40+3 and got off to a rough start. He was in a posterior position and ended… Read More »Breastfeeding, the Second Time Around!
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?
By Rachel Fenton How can something that is so small hurt so much? That is the question I asked myself when I developed a bleb… Read More »Blebs: Teeny Tiny Meanies
By Karen Cuni IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) aren’t people we typically see when breastfeeding is going well. If we are working with one,… Read More »Six Questions to Ask Your IBCLC (or Other Health Care Provider)
By Alice Farrow After having overcome some breastfeeding challenges with my first daughter, I was looking forward to an easier experience the second time around.… Read More »Breastfeeding a Baby with a Cleft Lip and or Palate – The Red Carpet Treatment
By Jennifer Palmer The season of sneezes and sniffles is upon us, and many moms and babies are likely to catch colds or the flu.… Read More »Breastfeeding Through Colds and Flu
