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Home  ▸  Archives for lactation-physiology

Frequently Asked Questions about Milk Production

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

Extra (supernumerary or accessory) nipples or breast tissue

Extra (supernumerary or accessory) nipples or breast tissue

by Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC Extra nipples or breast … [Read more...]

Updated on January 15, 2018Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, Got Milk? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

How does milk production work?

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

Breastfeeding and Fertility

Breastfeeding and Fertility

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC How can I use … [Read more...]

Updated on March 17, 2018Filed Under: Older Infant, Tandem Breastfeeding, What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding

Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding

PDF version (great for printing) By Hilary Flower, author … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: After the First Year, Breastfeeding during pregnancy, Older Infant, What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Forceful Let-down (Milk Ejection Reflex) & Oversupply

Forceful Let-down (Milk Ejection Reflex) & Oversupply

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

Updated on March 17, 2018Filed Under: Supply worries Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Normal prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers

Normal prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers

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

Updated on January 16, 2018Filed Under: What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Let-down Reflex: Too slow?

Let-down Reflex: Too slow?

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

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

Increasing Low Milk Supply

Increasing Low Milk Supply

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

Updated on January 14, 2018Filed Under: Hot Topics, Older Infant, Supply worries Tagged With: lactation-physiology

My breasts feel empty! Has my milk supply decreased?

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 January 1, 2018Filed Under: Older Infant, Supply worries, What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

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

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

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

Updated on January 15, 2018Filed Under: Hot Topics, Pumping issues, Supply worries, What is Normal? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Lopsided! What can I do?

Lopsided! What can I do?

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

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, Got Milk? Tagged With: lactation-physiology

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

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

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

Updated on January 2, 2018Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Sore nipples and agitation during pregnancy

Sore nipples and agitation during pregnancy

Many mothers experience nipple soreness when breastfeeding … [Read more...]

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: BF FAQ: Tandem Tagged With: lactation-physiology

Breast comfort for mom during weaning

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

Galactorrhea (unexpected milk production) and other nipple discharge

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

Engorgement

Engorgement

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

Updated on January 27, 2018Filed Under: BF Concerns: Mother, Common Newborn Concerns Tagged With: lactation-physiology

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