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Frequently Asked Questions about Milk Production

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How does milk production … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: Supply Basics Tagged With: lactation-physiology

How does milk production work?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC To understand how to … [Read more...]

Updated on March 8, 2018Filed Under: Breastfeeding Basics, Hot Topics, Preparing to Breastfeed, Supply Basics Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Galactorrhea (unexpected milk production) and other nipple discharge

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Per Breastfeeding and Human … [Read more...]

Updated on February 7, 2018Filed Under: Supply worries Tagged With: lactation-physiology

A study on silymarin (milk thistle) for increasing milk production

Clinical efficacy, safety and tolerability of BIO-C® … [Read more...]

Updated on July 29, 2023Filed Under: Blog Posts Tagged With: galactagogues, herbal-remedies, Research

How much expressed milk will my baby need?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How much milk do babies … [Read more...]

Updated on July 16, 2026Filed Under: Pumping issues

When will my milk come in?

Milk production begins around the midpoint of pregnancy. For … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, Breastfeeding Basics, Newborn, Supply worries

I’m not pumping enough milk. What can I do?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction Milk supply … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: Hot Topics, Pumping issues, Supply worries, What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Human Milk, Tailor Made for Tiny Humans. The Story Behind the Ad.

'Human Milk. Tailor-Made for Tiny Humans' is a breastfeeding … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Advocacy, Humor & Wisdom

Meet our Sponsor: Milkies

Our sponsor for the month is Milkies… Meet Helen Anderson, … [Read more...]

Updated on January 15, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors

Meet Our Sponsor: Milkies Milk Trays

Tobi Porter, Breastfeeding/Pumping Mom and Milkies Product … [Read more...]

Updated on January 15, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors

Increasing Low Milk Supply

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is your milk supply really … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: Hot Topics, Older Infant, Supply worries Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Perceived Insufficient Milk

by Diana Cassar-Uhl, MPH, IBCLC Breastfeeding is a … [Read more...]

Updated on November 28, 2023Filed Under: Got Milk? Tagged With: health-public

Foremilk and hindmilk – what does this mean?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Normally the changing fat … [Read more...]

Updated on November 9, 2023Filed Under: Supply Basics

Establishing and maintaining milk supply when baby is not breastfeeding

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is important to express … [Read more...]

Updated on December 14, 2023Filed Under: Newborn Challenges, Premature Infant, Pumping issues, Supply Basics

Forceful Let-down (Milk Ejection Reflex) & Oversupply

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC  Is forceful let-down the … [Read more...]

Updated on November 21, 2023Filed Under: Supply worries Tagged With: lactation-physiology

My breasts feel empty! Has my milk supply decreased?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is normal for a mother's … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: Older Infant, Supply worries, What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Is my older baby getting enough milk?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC IS BABY GETTING ENOUGH? … [Read more...]

Updated on November 21, 2023Filed Under: Growth & Development, Older Infant, Supply worries, What is Normal?

How will my milk change when I am breastfeeding through pregnancy?

Milk supply during pregnancy Changes in milk composition … [Read more...]

Updated on November 21, 2023Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Oatmeal for increasing milk supply

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Eating a bowl of oatmeal, if … [Read more...]

Updated on February 8, 2017Filed Under: Supply worries

What affects the amount of fat or calories in mom’s milk?

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Average calorie & fat … [Read more...]

Updated on August 2, 2023Filed Under: Milk

How does a mother’s diet affect her milk?

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Do I need to maintain a perfect … [Read more...]

Updated on November 9, 2023Filed Under: Mother's Diet

Fenugreek Seed for Increasing Milk Supply

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC What is a galactagogue? Do I … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Herbs/natural treatments, Supply worries

How Breast Milk Protects Newborns

Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Some of the molecules and … [Read more...]

Updated on January 2, 2018Filed Under: Preparing to Breastfeed

Prescription drugs used for increasing milk supply

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC There are several prescription drugs … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Medications & Vaccines, Supply worries

Resources: Milk expression tips & pump information

Manual/hand expression of milk Hand expressing your … [Read more...]

Updated on October 31, 2023Filed Under: Pumping issues

Hypoplasia/Insufficient Glandular Tissue

by Diana Cassar-Uhl, IBCLC “Maybe you just need to try a … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Supply worries

Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC The First Week How often … [Read more...]

Updated on July 15, 2026Filed Under: Breastfeeding Basics, Common Newborn Concerns, Hot Topics, What is Normal?

Breastfeeding and Marijuana

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Marijuana is on the American Academy … [Read more...]

Updated on July 17, 2026Filed Under: Lifestyle choices

Relactation and Induced Lactation Resources

Bibliography By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation @ … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Adoptive BF/ Relactation

Breastfeeding and Alcohol

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Guidelines Current research … [Read more...]

Updated on October 31, 2023Filed Under: Lifestyle choices

Meet Our Sponsor: The Fourth Trimester

Excerpted from The Fourth Trimester WHAT EXACTLY IS … [Read more...]

Updated on July 7, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors

Meet our Sponsor: Earth Mama

Our second sponsor for this month is Earth Mama®... When … [Read more...]

Updated on January 15, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors

Meet our sponsor: jay elle by J.L. Childress Breast Pump Bags

Founded by 2 breastfeeding and working moms (and sisters!), … [Read more...]

Updated on April 17, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors

Meet Our Sponsor: Motherlove Herbal Company

Our sponsor this month is Motherlove Herbal Company. … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors

Transgender parents and chest/breastfeeding

by Trevor MacDonald Note: I have drawn some of this … [Read more...]

Updated on December 14, 2023Filed Under: Can I Breastfeed if...?, Got Milk?

A message from our sponsor: Doing Our Part for Prematurity Awareness Month

Ameda... We believe breastmilk is precious and deserves protection. We strive to ensure that in everything we do.

Our sponsor for the month is Ameda... by René R. Fisher, … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Sponsors Tagged With: sponsor

Breastfeeding after a Cesarean Birth

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC. These are a collection of … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: Common Newborn Concerns

Babies, Breasts and Body Mods: What You Need to Know

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by Robyn Roche-Paull, BSN, RN, IBCLC, USN Veteran, of … [Read more...]

Updated on January 15, 2018Filed Under: Lifestyle choices

Meet our Sponsor: Can Moms Get More Sleep By Freemie Feeding? plus… Freemie Cups In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Freemie cups make it easy for moms to comfortably pump and nurse simultaneously.

Our sponsor for the month is Freemie. Learn more about … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors

Meet Our Sponsor: Freemie

Our sponsor for the month is Freemie. They would like to … [Read more...]

Updated on March 24, 2018Filed Under: Sponsors Tagged With: sponsor

Sadness and depression during (and after) weaning

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: How to wean

Is baby ready for solid foods? (What do the experts say?)

Health experts and breastfeeding experts agree that it's … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: Older Infant, Solid Foods

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...]

Updated on November 21, 2023Filed Under: Hot Topics, Illness, Surgery & Medical Procedures, Medications & Vaccines

Exclusive Pumping

(aka: everything you wanted to know about exclusive pumping … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: Mother-2-Mother.com, Pumping issues

Financial costs of not breastfeeding

...or cost benefits of breastfeeding Compiled by Kelly … [Read more...]

Updated on October 31, 2023Filed Under: Preparing to Breastfeed

Breastfeeding your Premature Infant (Resources)

General breastfeeding info Guidelines for health care … [Read more...]

Updated on November 20, 2023Filed Under: Newborn Challenges, Premature Infant

Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: The Basics

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Relactation or induced … [Read more...]

Updated on January 13, 2018Filed Under: Adoptive BF/ Relactation, Got Milk?

Growth spurts

Most babies go through several growth spurts (also called … [Read more...]

Updated on August 16, 2023Filed Under: Common Newborn Concerns, Hot Topics, What is Normal?

Do babies under 12 months self-wean?

Deutsch By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Introduction … [Read more...]

Updated on January 15, 2018Filed Under: After the First Year, Considering weaning, Older Infant, What is Normal?

Normal prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers

Typical baseline serum prolactin levels in … [Read more...]

Updated on October 31, 2023Filed Under: What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Lopsided! What can I do?

...When baby prefers one side, or when supply or breast size … [Read more...]

Updated on November 8, 2023Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, Got Milk? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

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...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Reviews

References: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Breastfeeding

Recommended print resources Mohrbacher N. Breastfeeding … [Read more...]

Updated on January 2, 2018Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem

Is it safe to use a breastpump during pregnancy?

It is often stated that a woman should not use a breastpump … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem

Nutrition for mom while pregnant & breastfeeding or tandem breastfeeding

Special Dietary Considerations (Nursing … [Read more...]

Updated on November 20, 2023Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem

Is it safe to breastfeed during pregnancy?

Yes, in most cases. At this time no medical study has been … [Read more...]

Updated on August 16, 2023Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem

Religious Fasting and Breastfeeding

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Specific guidelines Jewish law … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Mother's Diet

Do breastfeeding mothers need extra calories or fluids?

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Calories | Fluids Do breastfeeding … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Mother's Diet

Can I diet while breastfeeding?

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Six guidelines for safe dieting … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Mother's Diet

Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women aged 19-50

(click here for information for teens aged … [Read more...]

Updated on November 3, 2023Filed Under: Vitamins/ Supplements

Lactation Risk Categories

source: Medications and Mothers' Milk (2014) by Thomas W. … [Read more...]

Updated on January 13, 2018Filed Under: Medications & Vaccines

Breastfeeding and Caffeine

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Introduction Is baby … [Read more...]

Updated on January 13, 2018Filed Under: Lifestyle choices

Exercise and Breastfeeding

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Moderate exercise improves a … [Read more...]

Updated on November 21, 2023Filed Under: Lifestyle choices, Mom's Health

Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Should a mother who smokes … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Lifestyle choices

Birth Control and Breastfeeding

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Most methods of contraception that … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Medications & Vaccines

Cold and Allergy Remedies Compatible with Breastfeeding

The common cold will usually run its course within 7 to 14 … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Medications & Vaccines

Partial Weaning & Combination Feeding

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Breastfeeding is not an … [Read more...]

Updated on November 9, 2023Filed Under: How to wean

Breast comfort for mom during weaning

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC, Becky Flora, IBCLC and Paula … [Read more...]

Updated on January 14, 2018Filed Under: How to wean Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Information is Your Ally in preparing to breastfeed: 10 Tips for Success

by Eva Lyford. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: Preparing to Breastfeed

The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding (Resources)

Position Statements Comprehensive Lists of Benefits … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Preparing to Breastfeed

Breastfeeding your Premature Infant

How Does Milk Production Work? General Information on … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Newborn Challenges, Premature Infant Tagged With: preemie

Links: Lets Get Technical

How does milk production work? @ Examining the Evidence … [Read more...]

Updated on October 31, 2023Filed Under: Blog Posts

Breastfeeding Challenges in the Early Days (Resources)

Various Issues and treatments Nipple and breast pain Low … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, Common Newborn Concerns

Is my baby lactose intolerant?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC If your baby is sensitive to … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Baby's Health

Engorgement

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC What is Normal? It is normal … [Read more...]

Updated on July 15, 2026Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, Common Newborn Concerns Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Importance of Responsive Feeding

The importance of responsive feeding in establishing a good … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: BF Concerns: Child, Breastfeeding Basics, Supply Basics Tagged With: supply

Meet Our Sponsor: pumpspotting

Our sponsor for the month is pumpspotting, an app that … [Read more...]

Updated on December 14, 2023Filed Under: Sponsors

How might I increase baby’s weight gain?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Some causes for low weight … [Read more...]

Updated on November 3, 2023Filed Under: Growth & Development

Let-down Reflex: Too slow?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Is my let-down functioning … [Read more...]

Updated on November 3, 2023Filed Under: Supply worries Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Как се образува млякото?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Translation by: Анелия Донева … [Read more...]

Updated on February 4, 2018Filed Under: Bulgarian

Will tandem breastfeeding spread germs between my children?

No special measures are normally needed as far as hygiene … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem

Will pregnancy cause my child to wean prematurely?

I'm committed to child-led weaning, and am worried that my … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem

Formula Companies and Free Gifts

SECOND OPINION COORDINATED BY KATHLEEN RICE SIMPSON, … [Read more...]

Updated on July 20, 2023Filed Under: Milk

What should I know about infant formula?

Parents consider giving their babies formula for many … [Read more...]

Updated on November 28, 2023Filed Under: Milk

Herbal weight loss products and breastfeeding

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Many herbal weight loss products … [Read more...]

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed Under: Herbs/natural treatments, Mother's Diet

Herbs and Breastfeeding: References

Most herbal treatments have not been thoroughly researched, … [Read more...]

Updated on November 7, 2023Filed Under: Herbs/natural treatments

Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: FAQ

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Is it safe for a mom with … [Read more...]

Updated on January 13, 2018Filed Under: Mom's Health

My baby is sick – should I continue to breastfeed?

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Absolutely! Anytime a sick baby is … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: Baby's Health, Illness, Surgery & Medical Procedures

Plugged Ducts and Mastitis

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How do I know if I have … [Read more...]

Updated on May 9, 2026Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, How to wean

Breastfeeding and breast abscess

by Rhondda Smiley. Reprinted with permission from the … [Read more...]

Updated on December 6, 2023Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother

Hypoglycemia in Newborns (Resources)

Hypoglycaemia from BabyCentre.com AAP Policy Statement: … [Read more...]

Updated on January 13, 2018Filed Under: Baby's Health, BF Concerns: Child

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