Getting Started Breastfeeding
Getting started breastfeeding from the basics of positioning, learning when and where to find help and more.
Birth Affects Breastfeeding
How do labor choices and paths affect breastfeeding? The answer may surprise you from epidurals to early separation...
Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby
Breastfeeding can get a bad reputation as something that is hard to do. My argument is that a lot of it is the lack of knowledge, support and preparation. Here's how to help breastfeeding go smoothly from the start.
Positions for Breastfeeding
How you position your baby at the breast can have a large impact on your comfort with nursing. Did you know that there are many positions that feel good to nursing mothers? Try the cradle, cross cradle, football hold and many more with these pictures of breastfeeding mothers and babies.
Is my baby hungry?
Having a new baby makes you questions everything. We're often told we'll just know what to do. One of the most common questions new moms ask is is how will I know if... fill in the blank. So is my baby hungry is a common question.
Starting Out Right
Dr. Jack Newman gives advice on getting breastfeeding started on the right foot.
Anatomy of a Nursing Breast
Knowing why it all works the way it does can increase your confidence in lactation and your ability to breast feed.
Latch On Video by Ameda
This breastfeeding video gives the basics of a good breastfeeding latch both in real life video footage and animated simulations.
Positioning
Includes photos and details on proper positioning for baby and mom, from La Leche League.
Latch On
The Latch On Image bank from breastfeeding.com helps you ensure that your baby has the proper latch.
Positioning
Positioning is a key to successful nursing. Here is a photo bank of nursing positions.
Beautiful, Healthy & Breastfed
An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for African-American Women
Breastfeeding after a Cesarean
Information and practical tips on breastfeeding after surgery from a mom who has been there.
Breast Basics
Articles from Dr. Jack Newman on breastfeeding basics, including problems, working while nursing and more.
Why do you breastfeed?
There are so many reasons why people choose to breastfeed. What are yours?
Can I breastfeed if I adopted a baby?
Many adoptive moms want to know if they can breastfeed their babies. The answer is yes!
What's in your breastfeeding plan?
Lots of talk about birth plans, but what about your breastfeeding plan?
How Do I Know My Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk?
New moms often want to know if their baby is getting enough breast milk in the early days. There are some simple ways to tell if your baby is getting enough to eat!
How to Breastfeed Your Baby
A simple step by step guide to breastfeeding your baby. From starting a feeding, to getting a good latch and finishing your feeding...