By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is Normal? It is normal … [Read more...]
Search Results for: engorgement
Nipple soreness and engorgement after birth
Breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem … [Read more...]
Engorgement Help: Reverse Pressure Softening
... a technique to aid latching when a mother is … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC The First Week How often … [Read more...]
When will my milk come in?
Milk production begins around the midpoint of pregnancy. For … [Read more...]
Frequent nursing
Both of my children seemed to spend the first 6 weeks or so … [Read more...]
Meet Our Sponsor: Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags
Breastfeeding Mamas are Superheroes By Sarah Wells, CEO … [Read more...]
Meet our Sponsor: Aeroflow Breastpumps
One of the things new moms typically expect while expecting … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Milk Production
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How does milk production … [Read more...]
Transgender parents and chest/breastfeeding
by Trevor MacDonald Note: I have drawn some of this … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding after a Cesarean Birth
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC. These are a collection of … [Read more...]
Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know
by Robyn Roche-Paull, BSN, RN, IBCLC, USN Veteran, of … [Read more...]
Meet Our Sponsor: Freemie
Our sponsor for the month is Freemie. They would like to … [Read more...]
Sore nipples or breasts? Here’s help…
Is nipple pain normal in the early weeks? Some mothers never … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing: The Official FAQ
Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Hilary Flower, MA, author … [Read more...]
Extra (supernumerary or accessory) nipples or breast tissue
by Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Extra nipples or breast … [Read more...]
Insurance Reimbursement of Breast Pumps – Sample Letter
Reprinted from Mother-2-Mother.com (2000-2006), with … [Read more...]
Forceful Let-down (Milk Ejection Reflex) & Oversupply
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is forceful let-down the … [Read more...]
My breasts feel empty! Has my milk supply decreased?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is normal for a mother's … [Read more...]
Will I like tandem breastfeeding? Is worth the trouble?
Like everything else when a new baby first arrives, tandem … [Read more...]
Myths vs Facts: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing
PDF version (great for printing) By Hilary Flower, author … [Read more...]
Do breastfeeding mothers need extra calories or fluids?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Calories | Fluids Do breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Fenugreek Seed for Increasing Milk Supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC What is a galactagogue? Do I … [Read more...]
Too much milk: Sage and other herbs for decreasing milk supply
Sage This is best used only if you are in the process of … [Read more...]
Natural treatments for nursing moms
Although many medications are compatible with breastfeeding, … [Read more...]
Breast comfort for mom during weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
Information is Your Ally in preparing to breastfeed: 10 Tips for Success
by Eva Lyford. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
Do I need a breastpump?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC A good breastpump is a … [Read more...]
Recurrent Mastitis or Plugged Ducts
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Risk factors for recurrent … [Read more...]
Plugged Ducts and Mastitis
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How do I know if I have … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and breast abscess
by Rhondda Smiley. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Challenges in the Early Days (Resources)
Various Issues and treatments Nipple and breast pain Low … [Read more...]
My baby makes a clicking sound when nursing. Is this a problem?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC A clicking (or clucking or … [Read more...]
Professional Handouts: Set 2
Set #2: Breastfeeding Concerns 011: Treatment … [Read more...]