By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is your milk supply really … [Read more...]
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Meet our Sponsor: Aeroflow Breastpumps
One of the things new moms typically expect while expecting … [Read more...]
Establishing and maintaining milk supply when baby is not breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is important to express … [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...]
My breasts feel empty! Has my milk supply decreased?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is normal for a mother's … [Read more...]
Oatmeal for increasing milk supply
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Eating a bowl of oatmeal, if … [Read more...]
Fenugreek Seed for Increasing Milk Supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC What is a galactagogue? Do I … [Read more...]
Low carb diets and breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC High protein, low carbohydrate … [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...]
Prescription drugs used for increasing milk supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC There are several prescription drugs … [Read more...]
What does a breastfeeding mother look like?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC When you hear "breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Mother-2-Mother Concerns: Fussiness
Reprinted from Mother-2-Mother.com (2000-2006), with … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC The First Week How often … [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...]
Help — My Baby Won’t Nurse!
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction The Basics … [Read more...]
Engorgement
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is Normal? It is normal … [Read more...]
How much expressed milk will my baby need?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How much milk do babies … [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...]
COVID-19: Guidance – National
USA - Canada - UK - Italy Looking for International … [Read more...]
COVID-19: More Infant Feeding & Birth Resources
COVID-19 and Infant Feeding COVID-19: Separating Infected … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Alcohol
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Guidelines Current research … [Read more...]
Frequent nursing
Both of my children seemed to spend the first 6 weeks or so … [Read more...]
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Meet Our Sponsor: Motherlove Herbal Company
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Hunger Cues – When do I feed baby?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Babies should be fed when they … [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...]
A message from our sponsor: Doing Our Part for Prematurity Awareness Month
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Meet Our Sponsor: Theralogix
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Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC IS BABY GETTING ENOUGH? … [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...]
Vitamin D and Breastfeeding: An interview with Bruce Hollis, PhD
Dr. Bruce Hollis is the lead author of a 2015 study that … [Read more...]
Healing Tips for Nipple Cracks or Abrasions
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC The following measures can be … [Read more...]
A Texas Photographer’s Public Breastfeeding Project
Text by Leilani Rogers I have 4 children, … [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...]
Why I Celebrated World Breastfeeding Week
Breastfeeding my Type 1 Diabetic Baby by Brittany … [Read more...]
Is baby ready for solid foods? (What do the experts say?)
Health experts and breastfeeding experts agree that it's … [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...]
What should I know about buying a new or used breastpump?
Closed system vs. open system pumps When you are buying a … [Read more...]
Milk Bank FAQ
When we talk about human milk banks in North America, we're … [Read more...]
Perceived Insufficient Milk
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, MPH, IBCLC Breastfeeding is a … [Read more...]
Your Rights As a Breastfeeding Employee
by the United States Breastfeeding Committee Knowing your … [Read more...]
Hypoplasia/Insufficient Glandular Tissue
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, IBCLC “Maybe you just need to try a … [Read more...]
Insurance Reimbursement of Breast Pumps – Sample Letter
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...]
Breastfeeding your Premature Infant (Resources)
General breastfeeding info Guidelines for health care … [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...]
Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: The Basics
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation or induced … [Read more...]
Weaning from formula supplements
Put baby to breast often Aim for 10 breastfeeding sessons … [Read more...]
Growth spurts
Most babies go through several growth spurts (also called … [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...]
Do babies under 12 months self-wean?
Deutsch By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction … [Read more...]
Normal prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers
Typical baseline serum prolactin levels in … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding & Jury Duty – My Experience
by Jeni Panhorst. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies
Average weight gain Average length & head … [Read more...]
Average Growth Patterns of Breastfed Babies
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Growth charts and breastfed … [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...]
What is a galactagogue? Do I need one?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC A substance that increases milk … [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...]
Nutrition for mom while pregnant & breastfeeding or tandem breastfeeding
Special Dietary Considerations (Nursing … [Read more...]
Häufig gestellte Fragen zum Tandemstillen: Wie verändert sich die Muttermilch?
Die Milchproduktion in der Schwangerschaft Die meisten … [Read more...]
Myths vs Facts: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing
PDF version (great for printing) By Hilary Flower, author … [Read more...]
Formula Companies and Free Gifts
SECOND OPINION COORDINATED BY KATHLEEN RICE SIMPSON, … [Read more...]
Immune factors in human milk
In human milk, there is a complex system of antimicrobial … [Read more...]
What should I know about infant formula?
Parents consider giving their babies formula for many … [Read more...]
Religious Fasting and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Specific guidelines Jewish law … [Read more...]
Do breastfeeding mothers need extra calories or fluids?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Calories | Fluids Do breastfeeding … [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...]
How do we get started with solids?
Watch your baby, not the calendar! Should solids replace … [Read more...]
Is Iron-Supplementation Necessary?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Why is anemia uncommon in … [Read more...]
Vitamins & other supplements for breastfeeding mothers
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC If you eat a reasonably-well … [Read more...]
Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women aged 19-50
(click here for information for teens aged … [Read more...]
Who needs vitamin B12 supplements?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Infants of well-nourished mothers … [Read more...]
There is No Doctrine for Attachment Parenting: Being AP is a Frame of Mind!
by Diana West, IBCLC Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
Wakeful 4 Month Olds
by Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, FILCA. Reprinted with … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding to Sleep and Other Comfort Nursing
Many mothers feel guilty for breastfeeding their baby for … [Read more...]
Co-sleeping and Bed-sharing
What is co-sleeping? Co-sleeping essentially means sleeping … [Read more...]
How Breast Milk Protects Newborns
Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Some of the molecules and … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Guilt
Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC (revised January … [Read more...]
Natural treatments for nursing moms
Although many medications are compatible with breastfeeding, … [Read more...]
Herbs and Breastfeeding: References
Most herbal treatments have not been thoroughly researched, … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Diagnostic Testing & Treatments
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Thyroid screen (blood … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: FAQ
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Is it safe for a mom with … [Read more...]
Conscious Sedation and Breastfeeding: Recommendations for Patients
by Maurenne Griese, RNC, BSN. Reprinted with permission from … [Read more...]
Use of Radioisotopes (and other imaging agents) during Lactation
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Radiocontrast dyes … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding when baby has surgery
... How long before & after general anesthesia is it … [Read more...]
My baby is sick – should I continue to breastfeed?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Absolutely! Anytime a sick baby is … [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...]
Can I continue to breastfeed if…? Health/Medical Issue FAQs
Compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Nursing mothers have many … [Read more...]
Should breastfeeding continue when mom is sick?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC It is very, very rare for a mom to … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Caffeine
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Introduction Is baby … [Read more...]
Can I continue to breastfeed if…? Beauty/Recreation/Misc.
Compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Nursing mothers have many … [Read more...]
Exercise and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Moderate exercise improves a … [Read more...]
Herbs to avoid while breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Herbs that may … [Read more...]
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Most methods of contraception that … [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...]
Weaning from the pump
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Like weaning from the breast, … [Read more...]
Weaning Techniques
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
What is weaning? When is it time to wean?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
Weaning: How does it happen?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding (Resources)
Position Statements Comprehensive Lists of Benefits … [Read more...]
Breastmilk Storage & Handling
How much? How much expressed milk will my baby need? @ … [Read more...]
Do I need a breastpump?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC A good breastpump is a … [Read more...]
How to bottle feed the breastfed baby
...paced bottle feeding tips for a breastfeeding supportive … [Read more...]
Resources: Milk expression tips & pump information
Manual/hand expression of milk Hand expressing your … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your Premature Infant
How Does Milk Production Work? General Information on … [Read more...]
When Baby Bites
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Will I need to wean when … [Read more...]
Links: Lets Get Technical
How does milk production work? @ Examining the Evidence … [Read more...]
Recurrent Mastitis or Plugged Ducts
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Risk factors for recurrent … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Many moms with PCOS have no problems with breastfeeding, but … [Read more...]
How do you treat a milk blister?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is a milk blister? … [Read more...]
Nipple blanching and vasospasm
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Nipple blanching (turning … [Read more...]
Plugged Ducts and Mastitis
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How do I know if I have … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Maternal Diabetes
Bibliography Internet resources Breastfeeding if you are … [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...]
Nipple shields
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is a nipple shield? A … [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...]
Infant Feeding in Emergencies
Vital information about safe infant feeding in emergency … [Read more...]
Is my baby lactose intolerant?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC If your baby is sensitive to … [Read more...]
What breastfeeding supplies do I need? (part 2)
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC … [Read more...]
Spitting Up & Reflux in the Breastfed Baby
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC My baby spits up - is … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Continuing Ed
Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC, … [Read more...]
What causes blood in baby’s stool?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Many cases of blood in infant … [Read more...]