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… 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
Oversupply: Symptoms, causes, and what to do if you have too much milk
By Evelina Fisher You are not alone As a Breastfeeding USA Counselor, one of the most common issues parents contact me about is milk production.… 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