101 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Child
From Pro Mom, a great list!
Le Leche League International
Le Leche League has been helping mothers learn to breastfeed for over 40 years. Come see their informative page.
Identifying Dehydration in Breastfed Babies
How to tell if your baby is getting dehydrated.
Preliminary Growth Charts for Breastfed Babies
The charts that the pediatricians use to determine how well your baby is growing is based largely on formula fed infants. This data is from the World Health Organization.
Breastfeeding & Medications
Look up many different medications for their advised use during breastfeeding.
Herbs that are Useful When Nursing
A list of herbs for use during lactation.
Old Myths That Will Not Die
Breastfed babies need supplements of water...
Breastfeeding after a Cesarean
Information and practical tips on breastfeeding after surgery from a mom who has been there.
Breast Size & Nursing
Many women fear that the size of their breasts will some how hinder their ability to breastfeed. Read on and find out what you need to know.
Nursing a Baby in Public: What's a Mother to do?
One mother's look at the different reactions to nursing in public, her take on the situation, including what she believes in as religion.
Breastfeeding with Implants
Is it safe to breastfeed with implants? Is it possible to produce milk? Have you questions answered.
Diagnosis and Management of Problems
How to find information about breast problems during pregnancy and lactation.
Responding to and Avoiding Criticism
How to deal with people who have opinions other than yours, works well with just about anything...
Smoking and the Flavor of Breastmilk
Another reason not to smoke.
Getting More Milk When Pumping
Making pumping breast milk work for you.
Working & Pumping Issues
A collection of articles on pumping, storing, and working or separation issues for mom and baby.
Breastfeeding and the Law
A lawyer answers your questions.
Breastfeeding in an Emergency
What to do if there is an emergency and no milk or artificial baby milk for your baby.
Pro Mom
Promotion of Mother's Milk, INC. runs this lovely site which includes not only all the technical info you'd ever need but delightful photos, and advocacy information.
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
A listing of common medications and their safety in pregnancy.
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