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Low Milk Supply
When I had my first child 11 years ago, I was confident I wouldn’t have a problem breastfeeding. Not only had my three older sisters proved that the Anderson girls were lactation mavens, but the books...
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Other Mothers’ Milk
After Audra Murray’s twins were born at 30 weeks, her breast milk took its time coming in. A hormonal condition, coupled with the fact that the babies were too weak to nurse, wreaked havoc on her...
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Milk Duds
Honest women will tell you that breastfeeding can be challenging, especially at first. While 3 out of 4 new moms begin nursing after giving birth, about 67 percent are no longer exclusively...
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Booby Blunders
Though you and your partner may be thrilled at your breasts’ morphing form, their fundamental, most basic purpose is to provide sustenance to your offspring. Alas, the irony is that while nursing may...
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The Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Sore Nipples
Anyone who’s suffered from sore nipples can attest: It hurts. A lot. So much so, in fact, that despite your best intentions (not to mention a healthy dose of biting the proverbial bullet), you’re ready...
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Keeping Abreast
Breastfeeding is, undeniably, one of nature’s most natural, instinctive and beautiful acts, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its fair share of challenges and questions. Here’s some...
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Help Wanted
During the last month of my maternity leave, I would go to the local mall just to get out of the house. I rarely left my apartment during the first two months of my son’s life, so by the time I was...
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Beating The Breastfeeding Booby Traps
The Best for Babes Foundation is the only mainstream nonprofit dedicated to Beating the Breastfeeding Booby Traps(R)—the barriers that prevent millions of moms from achieving their personal...
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How To Boost Your Milk Supply
Even before her baby arrived, Lindsay Miller was planning to breastfeed. After her son was born, the first-time mom was thrilled when he latched on quickly and easily. But he cried so much in the first...
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Natural Ways To Boost Milk Production
Q: I’m nursing my baby but am struggling with a low milk supply. Are there any natural ways to boost my production?Here are six ways to boost breast milk production.
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6 Common Breastfeeding Problems and How to Overcome Them
Whether you’re planning to, trying to or nursing your baby as you read this, we can all agree on one thing: Breastfeeding exclusively for six months—as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics...
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It's OK If You Can't Breastfeed
Suzanne Barston, the author of Bottled Up: How The Way We Feed Babies Had Come To Define Motherhood, and Why It Shouldn’t , tried everything she could to give her newborn breastmilk.If all else fails,...
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Celebrity Moms Who Support Breastfeeding
Not only does breastfeeding provide a whole host of nutritional benefits, but it’s also one of the most wonderful ways to bond with your newborn.Breastfeeding BasicsIn celebration of Breastfeeding...
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Your Pumping Problems, Solved
If you’re a new mom and nursing for the first time, pumping can seem downright daunting. But with a little planning and know-how, it’s easy to master the art of pumping—and to find the time to do it....
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5 Things You Need to Know About Lactation Consultants
A lot of things can come between you and your breastfeeding plan: an erratic schedule, lips that won’t latch, and chaffed nipples, to name a few. Enlisting the help of a lactation consultant, though,...
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Other Mothers’ Milk
After Audra Murray’s twins were born at 30 weeks, her breast milk took its time coming in. A hormonal condition, coupled with the fact that the babies were too weak to nurse, wreaked havoc on her...
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Breastfeeding is a Waste of Time! (Wait, What?)
Just when you thought giving birth was the hard part, you hit some serious breastfeeding hiccups (not the cute kind your baby makes after dinner). But as any new mother can attest, breastfeeding isn’t...
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The Fun Way to Overcome Breastfeeding Problems
Looking for a place to hang with other breastfeeding moms and chat about the issues you're facing—without judgy glances? Baby Cafés, popular with European moms for years, are springing up across the...
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Should You Take Antidepressants for Postpartum Depression?
It’s not often you read good news about antidepressants and new motherhood, but here it is: the medication may help you stick with breastfeeding.A new study adds to the depression discussion. Here's...
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