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Breastfeeding / Nursing Aversion and Agitation (BAA)
By Zainab Yate (MSc) What is the phenomenon of … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Milk Production
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How does milk production … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding to Sleep and Other Comfort Nursing
Many mothers feel guilty for breastfeeding their baby for … [Read more...]
How Tandem Nursing Birthed Me as a Mother of Two
by Hilary Dervin Flower Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and … [Read more...]
Frequent Breastfeeding
kellymom.com :: Frequent nursing www.kellymom.com Both of … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC The First Week How often … [Read more...]
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your child’s intense needs?
But how much intense parenting they need, possibly including … [Read more...]
My baby fusses or cries when breastfeeding – what’s the problem?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some babies will fuss, cry … [Read more...]
How might I increase baby’s weight gain?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some causes for low weight … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding after a Cesarean Birth
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC. These are a collection of … [Read more...]
Common Questions in the Early Weeks
Latching and positioning resources Is baby getting enough … [Read more...]
Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: The Basics
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation or induced … [Read more...]
Growth spurts
Most babies go through several growth spurts (also called … [Read more...]
My baby is sick – should I continue to breastfeed?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Absolutely! Anytime a sick baby is … [Read more...]
Night Weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [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...]
Dairy and other Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies
How closely do I need to watch what I eat? Normal Baby … [Read more...]
Engorgement
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is Normal? It is normal … [Read more...]
Importance of Responsive Feeding
The importance of responsive feeding in establishing a good … [Read more...]
When will my milk come in?
Milk production begins around the midpoint of pregnancy. For … [Read more...]
My baby is fussy! Is something wrong?
What is normal baby fussiness? Whether breastfed or … [Read more...]
My baby is gassy. Is this caused by something in my diet?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Does a mom need to watch … [Read more...]
Latching and Positioning Resources
No matter what latch and positioning look like, the true … [Read more...]
I’m not pumping enough milk. What can I do?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction Milk supply … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Alcohol
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Guidelines Current research … [Read more...]
Meet Our Sponsor: Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags
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Hunger Cues – When do I feed baby?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Babies should be fed when they … [Read more...]
Transgender parents and chest/breastfeeding
by Trevor MacDonald Note: I have drawn some of this … [Read more...]
Increasing Low Milk Supply
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is your milk supply really … [Read more...]
Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know
by Robyn Roche-Paull, BSN, RN, IBCLC, USN Veteran, of … [Read more...]
When Breastfeeding is Hard
by Carol Smyth, BSc, MSc, IBCLC Today I'm writing for … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding the Type 1 Diabetic Child
by Erin Hayden-Baldauf, MSEd, IBCLC, CD(DONA) As an … [Read more...]
How do I determine if a medication is safe for a breastfeeding mother?
Have you ever been told you need to stop breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Perceived Insufficient Milk
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, MPH, IBCLC Breastfeeding is a … [Read more...]
Hypoplasia/Insufficient Glandular Tissue
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, IBCLC “Maybe you just need to try a … [Read more...]
Childcare and the Breastfed Baby
Resources on childcare and breastfeeding for both moms and … [Read more...]
Mother-2-Mother Concerns: Reflux
Reprinted from Mother-2-Mother.com (2000-2006), with … [Read more...]
Mother-2-Mother Concerns: Fussiness
Reprinted from Mother-2-Mother.com (2000-2006), with … [Read more...]
What to Expect When Pumping
Reprinted from Mother-2-Mother.com (2000-2006), with … [Read more...]
Exclusive Pumping
(aka: everything you wanted to know about exclusive pumping … [Read more...]
How does milk production work?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC To understand how to … [Read more...]
Foremilk and hindmilk – what does this mean?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Normally the changing fat … [Read more...]
Cluster Feeding and Fussy Evenings
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is very common for babies to … [Read more...]
The Distractible Baby
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is my baby distractible? … [Read more...]
Reverse Cycling
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is reverse … [Read more...]
Do babies under 12 months self-wean?
Deutsch By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Your Toddler: What to expect
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Are you considering … [Read more...]
Forceful Let-down (Milk Ejection Reflex) & Oversupply
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is forceful let-down the … [Read more...]
Let-down Reflex: Too slow?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is my let-down functioning … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding & Jury Duty – My Experience
by Jeni Panhorst. Reprinted with permission from 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...]
Is my older baby getting enough milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC IS BABY GETTING ENOUGH? … [Read more...]
Lopsided! What can I do?
...When baby prefers one side, or when supply or breast size … [Read more...]
Is my exclusively breastfed baby gaining too much weight?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is normal for breastfed … [Read more...]
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby
by Tracy Hogg, with Melinda Blau Ballantine Books, New … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding: the Numbers
Breastfeeding rates in the United States and worldwide What … [Read more...]
How will my milk change when I am breastfeeding through pregnancy?
Milk supply during pregnancy Changes in milk composition … [Read more...]
Will pregnancy cause my child to wean prematurely?
I'm committed to child-led weaning, and am worried that my … [Read more...]
Nipple soreness and engorgement after birth
Breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem … [Read more...]
What if I lose weight in the first trimester (while breastfeeding and pregnant)?
Excerpted with permission from Adventures in Tandem … [Read more...]
What affects the amount of fat or calories in mom’s milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Average calorie & fat … [Read more...]
Is it safe to use cow’s milk or other milks as a supplement to breastfeeding?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC General Guidelines Cow's … [Read more...]
Religious Fasting and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Specific guidelines Jewish law … [Read more...]
How does a mother’s diet affect her milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Do I need to maintain a perfect … [Read more...]
Can I diet while breastfeeding?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Six guidelines for safe dieting … [Read more...]
Guidelines for offering water to babies
Exclusively breastfed babies do not need additional water - … [Read more...]
Vitamins & other supplements for breastfeeding mothers
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC If you eat a reasonably-well … [Read more...]
Co-sleeping and Bed-sharing
What is co-sleeping? Co-sleeping essentially means sleeping … [Read more...]
Sleeping Through the Night
Should my baby be sleeping through the night? It's so common … [Read more...]
Studies on normal infant sleep
Probably one of the main reasons that babies … [Read more...]
Conscious Sedation and Breastfeeding: Recommendations for Patients
by Maurenne Griese, RNC, BSN. Reprinted with permission from … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding when baby has surgery
... How long before & after general anesthesia is it … [Read more...]
What should I know about giving my breastfed baby a pacifier?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC When can I begin using a … [Read more...]
Should breastfeeding continue when mom is sick?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC It is very, very rare for a mom to … [Read more...]
Cold and Allergy Remedies Compatible with Breastfeeding
The common cold will usually run its course within 7 to 14 … [Read more...]
Partial Weaning & Combination Feeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Breastfeeding is not an … [Read more...]
Information is Your Ally in preparing to breastfeed: 10 Tips for Success
by Eva Lyford. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
How to bottle feed the breastfed baby
...paced bottle feeding tips for a breastfeeding supportive … [Read more...]
Is Breastfeeding Linked to Tooth Decay?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It's often said that … [Read more...]
Nausea when breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC A small percentage of moms … [Read more...]
Plugged Ducts and Mastitis
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How do I know if I have … [Read more...]
Nipple shields
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is a nipple shield? A … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Past Infancy: Links
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Teething
Teething is one of the most common causes of frequent night … [Read more...]
Is my baby lactose intolerant?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC If your baby is sensitive to … [Read more...]
Spitting Up & Reflux in the Breastfed Baby
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC My baby spits up - is … [Read more...]