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Breastfeeding

Nursing Problems & Solutions

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How to handle a sudden decrease in milk supply
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
New mom nursing her baby
How long to breastfeed a newborn or older baby at each feeding
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Coping with cracked, bleeding, or scabbed nipples while breastfeeding
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
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What to do if your baby only nurses on one side
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Breasts leaking milk? Here's what to do
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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How to prevent engorgement overnight
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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What does letdown feel like?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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How to do breast massage for a clogged duct
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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How to do breast massage for milk production
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
fenugreek seeds and tea
Does fenugreek have benefits for breastfeeding moms?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
Young mom breastfeeding her baby
Coping with a clogged milk duct
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Nursing strike: Why your baby may refuse to nurse
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Nipple thrush in breastfeeding moms
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Signs of mastitis – and what it looks like
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
Mom breastfeeding when it's hard
How to treat a milk bleb (milk blister)
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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How to handle breast engorgement
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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How to boost your breast milk supply
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
Mom breastfeeding in public
Many moms say they've been shamed for breastfeeding in public – here's how to do it with confidence
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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How to handle common breastfeeding problems
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
Mother breastfeeding infant in waiting room
Why we need Black Breastfeeding Week
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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3 common breastfeeding problems and solutions
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Sore and cracked nipples: Breastfeeding mom support
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Oversupply (hyperlactation): Breastfeeding mom support
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Low milk supply: Breastfeeding mom support
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Clogged ducts: Breastfeeding mom support
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Mastitis: Breastfeeding mom support
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Breastfeeding Basics

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How to tell if your baby's getting enough breast milk
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Cluster feeding
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
mom breastfeeding her young baby
Will my breastfed baby get gas if I eat certain foods?
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
Dad lying on bed with newborn
Can men and transgender people lactate?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
new mom breastfeeding her baby
How much breast milk does a newborn need at each feeding?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Relactation: How to start breastfeeding again after stopping
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Making breast milk: When and how you start producing it
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
Women with babies talking while eating
Are there any foods to avoid when breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
Mom breastfeeding newborn baby
When will my milk come in?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
Mom breastfeeding newborn baby
How to get a good breastfeeding latch
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Tips for a healthy breastfeeding diet
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Dad bottle-feeding newborn baby
What is feeding on demand?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Traveling with breast milk: Here's what you need to know
Reviewed by Marcella Gates, Director of Content Operations
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How breastfeeding benefits you and your baby
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
new mom breastfeeding her baby
Preparing to breastfeed
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Good positions for breastfeeding
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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My breastfeeding story: Low milk supply after period returned
By Jhoanna Robledo
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How to breastfeed your newborn
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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How to use a nursing cover
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5 simple breastfeeding positions
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The 14 best breastfeeding tips and tricks
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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My breastfeeding story: Nursed until I became pregnant again
By Jhoanna Robledo
Mom breastfeeding her baby in the hospital
What is a lactation consultant?
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Breastfeeding lessons learned: 5 things I never knew
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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How to get a comfy attachment for breastfeeding
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Signs your breastfed baby is eating enough
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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My breastfeeding story: I couldn't breastfeed my baby
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My breastfeeding story: Latching trouble and bottle-feeding
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Pain and low supply, then big improvement
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Pumping milk for daycare
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Exhausting but worth it
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Needed formula at first, then phased it out
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Lots of pumping and not much bonding
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Struggling with an oversupply of milk
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Didn't put too much pressure on myself
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Easier and longer than expected
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Working around my baby's food allergies
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Forced to quit after a medical crisis
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: More joyful than I'd expected
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Nursing a preemie brings special challenges
By Jhoanna Robledo
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My breastfeeding story: Still going strong at 20 months
By Jhoanna Robledo
partner support while breastfeeding
5 ways to support your breastfeeding partner
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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6 things you'll need for breastfeeding
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How to set up a nursing area
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6 nutrition tips for breastfeeding moms
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Breastfeeding and returning to work
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Breast Pumping & Bottle Feeding

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How to get your baby to take a bottle
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
father bottle feeding his baby while baby is barely awake
Breast milk storage tips: How long is breast milk good for?
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Pumping breast milk: Your complete guide
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
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Exclusively pumping: Tips for making it work
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
mom feeding her newborn a bottle
Mixing breast milk and formula
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Mom with breast pump
What it’s really like to exclusively pump – and how to make it more manageable
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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How to hand express breast milk
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
Mom feeding her baby a bottle
How to bottle-feed your newborn
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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How to store and use breast milk
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Should you store pump parts in the fridge between uses?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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How to store frozen breast milk
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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How to warm up a bottle
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
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How to use a breast pump
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Is It Safe: Breastfeeding

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Herbs and herbal teas to avoid while breastfeeding
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Can you smoke weed while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
Mom breastfeeding newborn baby on couch
Can I take Tylenol, cold medicine, or ibuprofen while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Philip Anderson, pharmacist
Marijuana gummies and edibles
Can I eat gummies and other edibles while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Can I eat spicy food while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Can I get a tattoo while breastfeeding?
By Natasha Burgert, M.D.
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Can I eat honey while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Can you drink while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant
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Breast milk donation: How it works
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
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Caffeine while breastfeeding
Reviewed by Kate Shand, physician assistant and lactation consultant

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Can you smoke weed while breastfeeding?
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