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Newborn Sleep: A discussion with Elizabeth Pantley
What is the number one issue among parents of babies? … [Read more...]
Tips for juggling a newborn and toddler
(not literally... well, usually not literally!) First off, … [Read more...]
Does my newborn always need to breastfeed first?
Although you may be advised to make sure the newborn always … [Read more...]
How Breast Milk Protects Newborns
Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Some of the molecules and … [Read more...]
Hypoglycemia in Newborns (Resources)
Hypoglycaemia from BabyCentre.com AAP Policy Statement: … [Read more...]
AAP Policy Statement—Hospital Stay for Healthy Term Newborns
From February, in case you haven't seen it... AAP Policy … [Read more...]
Jaundice, breastfeeding both normal for newborns
Jaundice, breastfeeding both normal … [Read more...]
Your Newborn’s Stomach Day 1-10
Ameda - The First 12 Months: Baby's Stomach Capacity in … [Read more...]
Newborns’ long-term smell memories
Newborns Nurse Long-term Memories Of Smells - Science … [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...]
Latching and Positioning Resources
No matter what latch and positioning look like, the true … [Read more...]
Relactation and Induced Lactation Resources
Bibliography By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation @ … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Common Questions in the Early Weeks
Latching and positioning resources Is baby getting enough … [Read more...]
Tools for Feeding: Bottles & More
Following are some resources for alternative feeding … [Read more...]
Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know
by Robyn Roche-Paull, BSN, RN, IBCLC, USN Veteran, of … [Read more...]
Healing Tips for Nipple Cracks or Abrasions
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC The following measures can be … [Read more...]
When Breastfeeding is Hard
by Carol Smyth, BSc, MSc, IBCLC Today I'm writing for … [Read more...]
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O bebê está pronto para alimentos sólidos? (O que dizem os especialistas)
O bebê está pronto para alimentos sólidos? (O que dizem os … [Read more...]
Hand expressing your breastmilk
Every mother should learn to hand express milk. Here are … [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...]
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing: The Official FAQ
Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Hilary Flower, MA, author … [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...]
Why Keep Infant Formula Marketing Out of Healthcare Facilities?
There are a number of common objections I hear from parents … [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...]
Hypoplasia/Insufficient Glandular Tissue
by Diana Cassar-Uhl, IBCLC “Maybe you just need to try a … [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...]
Baby’s Second Night
by Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, FILCA. Reprinted with … [Read more...]
Establishing and maintaining milk supply when baby is not breastfeeding
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is important to express … [Read more...]
Latching: Thoughts on pushing baby’s chin down when latching
When it comes to pushing down on baby's chin to get a wider … [Read more...]
Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: The Basics
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation or induced … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Logs
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Under normal circumstances it is … [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...]
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...]
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
PDF version (great for printing) By Hilary Flower, author … [Read more...]
Forceful Let-down (Milk Ejection Reflex) & Oversupply
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is forceful let-down the … [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...]
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...]
Evolution of a Mom
Yes, parenthood changes everything. But parenthood also … [Read more...]
Just Once More
I'd like to be pregnant just once more. I'd like … [Read more...]
How will my milk change when I am breastfeeding through pregnancy?
Milk supply during pregnancy Changes in milk composition … [Read more...]
Sore nipples and agitation during pregnancy
Many mothers experience nipple soreness when breastfeeding … [Read more...]
What positions are best for tandem breastfeeding?
To find your best arrangement you will need to experiment … [Read more...]
Nipple soreness and engorgement after birth
Breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem … [Read more...]
Is it safe to breastfeed during pregnancy?
Yes, in most cases. At this time no medical study has been … [Read more...]
Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Table of Contents
Foreword by Peggy O'Mara Introduction PART ONE: THE … [Read more...]
Adventures in Tandem Nursing: From the back cover…
Can a mother produce enough milk for two children? How … [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...]
Guidelines for offering water to babies
Exclusively breastfed babies do not need additional water - … [Read more...]
Is Iron-Supplementation Necessary?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Why is anemia uncommon in … [Read more...]
Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women aged 19-50
(click here for information for teens aged … [Read more...]
Reflections…
by Paula Yount … [Read more...]
Attachment Parenting Links
Articles Parenting: Day & Night (this website) What … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding to Sleep and Other Comfort Nursing
Many mothers feel guilty for breastfeeding their baby for … [Read more...]
“Is it for me?” Tips for Making Your Decision about Breastfeeding during Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing
Published as “Pregnant and Tandem Nursing” by Hilary … [Read more...]
How Tandem Nursing Birthed Me as a Mother of Two
by Hilary Dervin Flower Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]
A New Look at the Safety of Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
by Hilary Dervin Flower, MA Read article in … [Read more...]
A Farewell to Arms – and Legs … and Feet …
excerpted with permission from: Good Nights - The Happy … [Read more...]
The Sandman Cometh: Sound Solutions for a Satisfying Sleep
excerpted with permission from: Good Nights - The Happy … [Read more...]
Good Nights – The Happy Parents’ Guide to the Family Bed: Introduction
excerpted with permission from: Good Nights - The Happy … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Diagnostic Testing & Treatments
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Thyroid screen (blood … [Read more...]
Do mom’s vaccines protect her breastfed baby?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Many moms wonder whether their … [Read more...]
Use of Radioisotopes (and other imaging agents) during Lactation
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Radiocontrast dyes … [Read more...]
Prescription drugs used for increasing milk supply
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC There are several prescription drugs … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding during immunizations or other painful procedures
compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Breastfeeding during a … [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...]
Perchlorate in Breastmilk
by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC There has been a large amount of … [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...]
Healing with Breastmilk
Breastmilk has many antibacterial and other healing … [Read more...]
Can I continue to breastfeed if…? Health/Medical Issue FAQs
Compiled by Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Nursing mothers have many … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and West Nile Virus
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC (This is current info as of … [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...]
Breastfeeding and Mercury Exposure
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Since mercury is all around us in … [Read more...]
Partial Weaning & Combination Feeding
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Breastfeeding is not an … [Read more...]
Night 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...]
Circumcision and Breastfeeding (Resources)
The Effects of Circumcision on Breastfeeding (September … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Multiples (Resources)
"Virtually all mothers can breastfeed one or more infants, … [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...]
Exclusive Pumping (Resources)
Pumping & Bottle Feeding @ Establishing and … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding your Premature Infant
How Does Milk Production Work? General Information on … [Read more...]
Why are my nipples sore after months of pain-free nursing?
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Sometimes a mom will get sore … [Read more...]
When Baby Bites
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Will I need to wean when … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Haiku
Here is some basic information on Haiku poetry: How to Write … [Read more...]
Q&A: Preventing Thrush
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC QUESTION: I need to take an … [Read more...]
Recurrent Mastitis or Plugged Ducts
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Risk factors for recurrent … [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...]
Nipple shields
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is a nipple shield? A … [Read more...]
CranioSacral therapy and other gentle body work for breastfeeding problems
Resources How can chiropractic work, acupuncture, or … [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...]
Does My Baby Need Vitamins?
lourideBy Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Overview … [Read more...]
Teething
Teething is one of the most common causes of frequent night … [Read more...]
Down Syndrome and Breastfeeding (Resources)
Print Resources Internet resources Breastfeeding a baby … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding a Baby with Tongue-Tie or Lip-Tie (Resources)
Great basic info on breastfeeding and tongue-tie Q&As … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding a Baby with Jaundice (Resources)
Breastfeeding and Jaundice by Jack Newman, MD Jaundice by … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Baby Health Issues (Resources)
@ My baby is sick - should I continue to breastfeed? … [Read more...]
What breastfeeding supplies do I need?
One breast. One baby. Simple, huh? … [Read more...]
What breastfeeding supplies do I need? (part 2)
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding — Starting Out Right (Resources)
The Basics | Choosing Health Care | Choosing a Nursing Bra | … [Read more...]
Spitting Up & Reflux in the Breastfed Baby
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC My baby spits up - is … [Read more...]
Professional Handouts: Set 1
Set #1: Newborn Issues & the Early … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Continuing Ed
Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC, … [Read more...]
Better Births, Lower Costs
Better Births, Lower Costs Safer, less expensive maternity … [Read more...]
Living happily ever after
What would have helped you to prepare you for the realities … [Read more...]
New Jaundice Protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has published their … [Read more...]
Kangaroo Care study
New Research Shows “Kangaroo Mother Care” Reduces Newborn … [Read more...]
Hand Expression of Breastmilk
Hand Expression of Breastmilk newborns.stanford.edu Until … [Read more...]
Study urges vitamin D supplement for infants
Study urges vitamin D supplement for … [Read more...]
Nurturing, It’s A Natural
Nurturing, It's A Natural by Lawrence J. Cohen, … [Read more...]
Fed When Hungry, Premature Babies Go Home Sooner
McCormick FM, Tosh K, McGuire W. Ad libitum or … [Read more...]