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Could a tongue-tie be causing your baby to have trouble breastfeeding?

Could a tongue-tie be causing your baby to have trouble breastfeeding?

If you are finding breastfeeding painful, your baby might have a tongue-tie. Here are what signs to watch out for and how to treat your baby's tongue-tie.

Teresa Pitman

Go ahead, ask me why I’m not breastfeeding

Go ahead, ask me why I’m not breastfeeding

At first I’d crumple with guilt when strangers would ask if I’m breastfeeding. Now I’m choosing to see it as a chance to raise awareness.

Brandi Morin, Chatelaine

10 breast pumping myths—debunked!

10 breast pumping myths—debunked!

Should breast pumping hurt? Will it affect your milk supply? Is stored milk less healthy? We're debunking these and more popular breast pumping myths.

Today's Parent

12 things nobody told me about breastfeeding

12 things nobody told me about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be a tricky thing for you and baby to learn. Here’s what we wished someone had told us...

Today's Parent

This dad was the first to 'breastfeed' his newborn because his wife couldn't

This dad was the first to 'breastfeed' his newborn because his wife couldn't

While his wife recovered from an emergency C-section, this jokester dad stepped up to the plate and helped nurse his newborn daughter.

Kevin John Siazon

I tried the weirdest hack EVER to wean my toddler

I tried the weirdest hack EVER to wean my toddler

Desperate to wean my toddler but overwhelmed by the elaborate plans I'd read about, I tried a mom-hack I'd read about online. The results shocked me.

Today's Parent

Why pot is not safe when you're pregnant or breastfeeding

Pregnancy health

Why pot is not safe when you're pregnant or breastfeeding

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has released a clear message to moms and moms-to-be: Marijuana use is not safe if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Jill Buchner

10 amazing facts about breastmilk

10 amazing facts about breastmilk

Did you know that breastmilk is genius? It actually changes it's properties according to your baby's needs. Watch for more amazing facts about boob juice.

Today's Parent

How breastfeeding your second kid can be completely different than your first

How breastfeeding your second kid can be completely different than your first

Each parent and child has a unique experience when it comes to nursing. If you struggled breastfeeding your first baby, it may be easier with your second.

Alex Mlynek

This sign over Target's breastfeeding aisle is making moms angry

This sign over Target's breastfeeding aisle is making moms angry

The age-old debate of formula vs breastfeeding rears its head once again with this sign hung above the breastfeeding aisle.

Kevin John Siazon

8 ways breastfeeding can affect your nipples

8 ways breastfeeding can affect your nipples

Breastfeeding can be pretty hard on a woman's nipples. Here are the different things that nursing can do to your nipples, and what they mean.

Claire Gagne

Why is my baby so gassy?

Why is my baby so gassy?

If your baby is gassy all the time, dairy in your diet could be to blame. Here's how to identify intolerance and get rid of your baby’s gassiness.

Dr. Dina Kulik

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

You've just had a baby and you're probably surprised to discover your milk doesn't come in right away. So when does breast milk come in?

Katie Dupuis

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. Read on for information about painful breastfeeding, what it means, and how to fix it.

Teresa Pitman

Breastfeeding problems and how to fix them

Breastfeeding problems and how to fix them

If your baby won't latch or your nipples hurt, breastfeeding can be quite a struggle. Here's how to fix common breastfeeding problems.

Teresa Pitman

The importance of skin to skin with baby

The importance of skin to skin with baby

From boosting breastfeeding to setting the stage for brain development, there are many benefits of skin-to-skin contact between newborn and mom.

Teresa Pitman

Comfort nursing: Why it's beneficial for your baby

Comfort nursing: Why it's beneficial for your baby

Many moms are told nursing for comfort is bad—that you're overfeeding your baby. But here's why it can actually benefit your child.

Teresa Pitman

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

Your kid's eating habits will change a lot within the first three years. Here's what you need to know.

Teresa Pitman

Top 10 tips to end a nursing strike

Top 10 tips to end a nursing strike

If a breastfed baby suddenly refuses to nurse it doesn't necessarily mean she's ready to wean. Here's how to deal with a nursing strike.

Teresa Pitman

Exclusive pumping: How to breastfeed without nursing

Exclusive pumping: How to breastfeed without nursing

Why new moms choose to pump exclusively, how it works and tips for success

Jennifer Gaskill