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How does milk production work?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC To understand how to … [Read more...]
Galactorrhea (unexpected milk production) and other nipple discharge
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Per Breastfeeding and Human … [Read more...]
A study on silymarin (milk thistle) for increasing milk production
Clinical efficacy, safety and tolerability of BIO-C® … [Read more...]
How much expressed milk will my baby need?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How much milk do babies … [Read more...]
When will my milk come in?
Milk production begins around the midpoint of pregnancy. For … [Read more...]
I’m not pumping enough milk. What can I do?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction Milk supply … [Read more...]
Human Milk, Tailor Made for Tiny Humans. The Story Behind the Ad.
'Human Milk. Tailor-Made for Tiny Humans' is a breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Meet our Sponsor: Milkies
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Meet Our Sponsor: Milkies Milk Trays
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Increasing Low Milk Supply
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is your milk supply really … [Read more...]
Perceived Insufficient Milk
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, MPH, IBCLC Breastfeeding is a … [Read more...]
Foremilk and hindmilk – what does this mean?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Normally the changing fat … [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...]
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...]
How will my milk change when I am breastfeeding through pregnancy?
Milk supply during pregnancy Changes in milk composition … [Read more...]
Oatmeal for increasing milk supply
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Eating a bowl of oatmeal, if … [Read more...]
What affects the amount of fat or calories in mom’s milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Average calorie & fat … [Read more...]
How does a mother’s diet affect her milk?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Do I need to maintain a perfect … [Read more...]
Fenugreek Seed for Increasing Milk Supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC What is a galactagogue? Do I … [Read more...]
How Breast Milk Protects Newborns
Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Some of the molecules and … [Read more...]
Prescription drugs used for increasing milk supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC There are several prescription drugs … [Read more...]
Resources: Milk expression tips & pump information
Manual/hand expression of milk Hand expressing your … [Read more...]
Hypoplasia/Insufficient Glandular Tissue
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, IBCLC “Maybe you just need to try a … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC The First Week How often … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Marijuana
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Marijuana is on the American Academy … [Read more...]
Relactation and Induced Lactation Resources
Bibliography By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation @ … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Alcohol
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Guidelines Current research … [Read more...]
Meet Our Sponsor: The Fourth Trimester
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Meet Our Sponsor: Motherlove Herbal Company
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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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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: Can Moms Get More Sleep By Freemie Feeding? plus… Freemie Cups In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Meet Our Sponsor: Freemie
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Sadness and depression during (and after) weaning
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [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...]
Exclusive Pumping
(aka: everything you wanted to know about exclusive pumping … [Read more...]
Financial costs of not breastfeeding
...or cost benefits of breastfeeding Compiled by Kelly … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your Premature Infant (Resources)
General breastfeeding info Guidelines for health care … [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...]
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...]
Lopsided! What can I do?
...When baby prefers one side, or when supply or breast size … [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...]
References: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Breastfeeding
Recommended print resources Mohrbacher N. Breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Is it safe to use a breastpump during pregnancy?
It is often stated that a woman should not use a breastpump … [Read more...]
Nutrition for mom while pregnant & breastfeeding or tandem breastfeeding
Special Dietary Considerations (Nursing … [Read more...]
Is it safe to breastfeed during pregnancy?
Yes, in most cases. At this time no medical study has been … [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...]
Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women aged 19-50
(click here for information for teens aged … [Read more...]
Lactation Risk Categories
source: Medications and Mothers' Milk (2014) by Thomas W. … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Caffeine
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Introduction Is baby … [Read more...]
Exercise and Breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Moderate exercise improves a … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Should a mother who smokes … [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...]
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...]
The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding (Resources)
Position Statements Comprehensive Lists of Benefits … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your Premature Infant
How Does Milk Production Work? General Information on … [Read more...]
Links: Lets Get Technical
How does milk production work? @ Examining the Evidence … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Challenges in the Early Days (Resources)
Various Issues and treatments Nipple and breast pain Low … [Read more...]
Is my baby lactose intolerant?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC If your baby is sensitive to … [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...]
Meet Our Sponsor: pumpspotting
Our sponsor for the month is pumpspotting, an app that … [Read more...]
How might I increase baby’s weight gain?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some causes for low weight … [Read more...]
Let-down Reflex: Too slow?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is my let-down functioning … [Read more...]
Как се образува млякото?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Translation by: Анелия Донева … [Read more...]
Will tandem breastfeeding spread germs between my children?
No special measures are normally needed as far as hygiene … [Read more...]
Will pregnancy cause my child to wean prematurely?
I'm committed to child-led weaning, and am worried that my … [Read more...]
Formula Companies and Free Gifts
SECOND OPINION COORDINATED BY KATHLEEN RICE SIMPSON, … [Read more...]
What should I know about infant formula?
Parents consider giving their babies formula for many … [Read more...]
Herbal weight loss products and breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Many herbal weight loss products … [Read more...]
Herbs and Breastfeeding: References
Most herbal treatments have not been thoroughly researched, … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: FAQ
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Is it safe for a mom with … [Read more...]
My baby is sick – should I continue to breastfeed?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Absolutely! Anytime a sick baby is … [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...]
Hypoglycemia in Newborns (Resources)
Hypoglycaemia from BabyCentre.com AAP Policy Statement: … [Read more...]