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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

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 November 22, 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

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

Increasing Low Milk Supply

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

Updated on November 9, 2023Filed Under: Hot Topics, Older Infant, Supply worries Tagged With: lactation-physiology

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

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 November 20, 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?

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

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

Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks

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

Updated on November 3, 2023Filed Under: Breastfeeding Basics, Common Newborn Concerns, Hot Topics, What is Normal?

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

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

Updated on November 7, 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

Engorgement

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

Updated on November 22, 2023Filed 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

Breastfeeding and Alcohol

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

Updated on October 31, 2023Filed Under: Lifestyle choices

Transgender parents and chest/breastfeeding

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

Updated on November 7, 2023Filed Under: Can I Breastfeed if...?, Got Milk?

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

Breastfeeding after a Cesarean Birth

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

Updated on November 9, 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Formula Companies and Free Gifts

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

Updated on July 20, 2023Filed Under: Milk

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

My baby is sick – should I continue to breastfeed?

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

Updated on August 16, 2023Filed Under: Baby's Health, Illness, Surgery & Medical Procedures

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

The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding (Resources)

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

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

Plugged Ducts and Mastitis

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

Updated on October 31, 2023Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, How to wean

Breastfeeding and breast abscess

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

Updated on November 7, 2023Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother

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