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Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

15 cool breastfeeding facts

15 cool breastfeeding facts

Boobs are pretty amazing. Here are some fun breastfeeding facts.

Emily Rivas

I was turned on by breastfeeding—am I a freak?

I was turned on by breastfeeding—am I a freak?

This taboo “benefit” of breastfeeding happens way more than people are willing to admit, but how normal is it? An expert weighs in on this mom's story.

Claire Lawrence

Which beauty products are safe to use during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

Which beauty products are safe to use during pregnancy?

Wondering what beauty products are safe to use with baby on board? A breakdown of the most common pregnancy safe skincare ingredients.

Karen Robock

Why did no one tell me how hard it is to stop breastfeeding?

Why did no one tell me how hard it is to stop breastfeeding?

There's plenty of info out there about how to breastfeed successfully. But when it comes to stopping, where's all the help?

Amy Klein

Can weaning your baby cause maternal depression?

Can weaning your baby cause maternal depression?

Some women experience a storm of depression-like symptoms and mood swings after weaning their baby and stopping breastfeeding. What's really going on?

Alexandra Frost

I exclusively pumped—and there's not enough support for moms like me

I exclusively pumped—and there's not enough support for moms like me

Lactation consultants and hospital staff need to support moms who choose exclusive pumping, instead of making us feel like we’re taking the easy way out.

Megan Piercey Monafu

How to Increase Breast Milk Supply: 7 Foods to Eat

How to Increase Breast Milk Supply: 7 Foods to Eat

There’s no magic potion that will increase your breast milk supply, but some of these foods may help (and the last three certainly will not).

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Is it really so bad to nurse a baby to sleep?

Is it really so bad to nurse a baby to sleep?

There’s nothing more peaceful than having your baby doze off during her nighttime feeding—so why do experts discourage breastfeeding your baby to sleep?

Claire Gagne

What cold medicine is safe while breastfeeding?

What cold medicine is safe while breastfeeding?

We asked the experts about the safety of cold and flu medications and natural remedies while breastfeeding. Here’s what you can take and what you can’t.

Vanessa Milne

These vintage photos remind us all that public breastfeeding is nothing new

These vintage photos remind us all that public breastfeeding is nothing new

Shaming women for public breastfeeding continues to flood the news, but these vintage photos prove women have been doing this for centuries.

Kevin John Siazon

It's time to retire the phrase "breast is best" once and for all

It's time to retire the phrase "breast is best" once and for all

“Breast is best” left me feeling broken, ashamed and exhausted. Those feelings explain the backlash against the exclusive-breastfeeding movement.

Kristen Thompson

Do elimination diets while breastfeeding really help fussy babies?

Do elimination diets while breastfeeding really help fussy babies?

Many moms have been told that elimination diets while breastfeeding will result in a happier baby. The science, however, says otherwise.

Jessica Leeder

Where to find breastfeeding support if you're struggling

Where to find breastfeeding support if you're struggling

Nursing isn't easy, and it can have a huge impact on a new mom's mental health. If you need breastfeeding support, check out these online resources.

Today's Parent

The actual cost of breastfeeding (spoiler, it’s not free)

The actual cost of breastfeeding (spoiler, it’s not free)

Putting a baby to your boob costs nothing. But it’s a good idea to be aware of the costs associated with breastfeeding so you can budget accordingly.

Amy Lazar Kleiman

How do you know if your newborn is hungry? Watch for these signs

How do you know if your newborn is hungry? Watch for these signs

Look for these baby hunger signs that signal your newborn is ready to feed. (Hint: If they're crying already, you've likely missed a few cues!)

Sadiya Dendar

This scary condition makes you super sad while breastfeeding

This scary condition makes you super sad while breastfeeding

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), causes intense sadness and negative emotions during breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know.

Kate Daley

Moms, let's just love our boobs—no matter what they look like

Moms, let's just love our boobs—no matter what they look like

Instead of questioning if they look right, let's bring some body positivity to our boobs and celebrate them for what they are: pretty freaking beautiful.

Simone Olivero

Are too many babies getting tongue-tie surgery?

Are too many babies getting tongue-tie surgery?

Parents say it works miracles for babies who are struggling to breastfeed, but some experts are worried that tongue tie surgery is being done too often.

Wendy Glauser

I almost gave up breastfeeding because no one told me about nipple shields

I almost gave up breastfeeding because no one told me about nipple shields

Yes, nipple shields have their hazards. But at eight months old, my daughter is healthy and hasn’t felt her mother’s hot tears on her face since using one.

Bianca Teixeira

Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

The wondrous process of producing milk starts when you're just 6 weeks pregnant and carries on until you stop nursing. Here are all the incredible details.

Alex Mlynek