breastfeeding problems

What causes low milk supply?

What causes low milk supply?

If you’re about to give up breastfeeding because of low milk supply, but wish you didn’t have to, read on for potential causes.

Leanne Rzepa

Olivia Munn shared a side of breastfeeding we don’t often see and we’re so here for it

Olivia Munn shared a side of breastfeeding we don’t often see and we’re so here for it

Sara Romano

How to wean a stubborn baby

How to wean a stubborn baby

Some babies and toddlers want to breastfeed for years. But if you're feeling ready to wean, that's valid. Here's how to phase it out.

Natalie Stechyson

What is night weaning, and how do you do it?

What is night weaning, and how do you do it?

Is it possible to night wean without changing your breastfeeding relationship during the day? Tired moms want to know.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Why is breastfeeding so bloody hard?!

Why is breastfeeding so bloody hard?!

Nursing your baby can feel like the Mount Everest of early parenthood, with no shortage of breastfeeding problems, but many moms agree that it gets better.

Amy Green

Breastfeeding my toddler triggered my past sexual assault

Breastfeeding my toddler triggered my past sexual assault

Brianna Bell

10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding

10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding shouldn't hurt. But here's here's how to treat sore nipples if you find them painful, cracked, raw or bleeding.

Teresa Pitman

Breastfeeding Diaries: “It wasn’t as hard as I was anticipating”

Breastfeeding Diaries: “It wasn’t as hard as I was anticipating”

We join Jessica Sutherland at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto as she shares her first 48 hours feeding baby Ben.

Jessica Sutherland

Breastfeeding Diaries: "I watched so many videos, and none of it helped me when the real thing came”

Breastfeeding Diaries: "I watched so many videos, and none of it helped me when the real thing came”

Follow new mother Audrey Good as she learns to breastfeed baby Harvey during the first 48 hours in the hospital.

Audrey Good

Breastfeeding may be “free,” but it’s still a luxury

Breastfeeding may be “free,” but it’s still a luxury

The ability to breastfeed exclusively can be as much about privilege as it is about perseverance.

Chantal Braganza

What to do if your baby falls asleep while nursing

What to do if your baby falls asleep while nursing

If your baby falls asleep while breastfeeding, you may be worried about if he's getting enough milk. Here's what's normal and when you should worry.

Teresa Pitman

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

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

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

Does your baby have acid reflux, or are they just barfy?

Does your baby have acid reflux, or are they just barfy?

Doctors used to prescribe ranitidine to treat acid reflux in babies, but some formulations have been recalled. How can parents manage reflux symptoms and minimize the barf?

Emily Senger

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

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