Breastfeeding Articles

There are several reasons why parents decide they want or need their breastfed baby to consume milk from a bottle. When or if that decision is made, many parents find they are caught off guard by their baby’s refusal to bottle-feed. They might try several different strategies to “encourage” their baby to accept. However, without a clear understanding of the reason for their baby’s refusal, they may be unknowingly making what is often a stressful situation even worse.

If your baby was previously a 'good breast-feeder’ but now gets upset, cries, squirms and refuses to latch except when drowsy or asleep, it may be that he has developed a breastfeeding aversion. This common but often overlooked or misdiagnosed problem is as distressing for nursing mothers as it is for their babies.

Breastfeeding is instinctive for babies, but for mothers its a learned skill.  This article may help you to speed up the learning process by describing different feeding positions, latching techniques, what your baby’s different sucking actions mean and more.

One of the most common reasons nursing mothers give their baby bottle feeds is because they feel they are not producing enough milk for their baby.  Fortunately there are many ways to increase milk supply.

Nursing mothers often worry that their baby is getting enough breast milk. Learning the signs that indicate a baby is well nourished may help you to breastfeed with confidence.

It's normal for breasts to leak when the pressure builds.  Mostly, this is a minor inconvenience, but on occasion it can cause embarrassment when without warning milk gushes forth and runs down the front of your clothing.  Find ways to manage leaking breasts.

A plugged (blocked) duct makes breasts throb and ache. It can lead to mastitis if its not cleared. Learn how to relieve a blockage and minimize the risk of reoccurrence.

Breastfeeding with damaged nipple can feel like they’re being sliced with razor blades or burned with a hot poker.  Find out how to prevent and heal your nipples so that you can enjoy nursing your baby in comfort.

When your breasts feel rock-hard and painful, it can be challenging to care for your little one or even find a comfortable position to find relief. Engorged breasts are a normal occurrence for many women in the first 2 to 5 days after child birth. Learn about the the causes of engorgement as well as prevention strategies and soothing relief methods.

We all know that ‘breast is best’ when it comes to infant nutrition. But may not know the many ways that breastfeeding and breast milk is superior to bottle-feeding and infant formula. This article lists a number of benefits to babies and mothers linked to breastfeeding.

There may be a special occasion coming up during which you would like to have a few drinks. Learn how alcohol affects breast milk, the effects this can have on a breastfed baby, and the steps you can take to minimize any risk to your baby.

It's natural for babies to fall asleep while breastfeeding, but “natural” doesn’t mean free from complications. Discover the advantages and potential disadvantages linked to breastfeeding a baby to sleep.