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Interventions That Can Hamper the Breastfeeding Relationship
Many interventions can affect the breastfeeding relationship. Drugs: Drugs during labor and medications taken during pregnancy can affect the baby’s feeding behavior. Assisted Delivery by Forceps and Vacuum Trauma during birth can cause pain when the baby lies in certain positions and problems with latching. Cesarean Birth Can delay the onset of lactogenesis stage 2. “milk coming…
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Can I Keep My Breasts From Leaking While Breastfeeding?
Breast Milk Leakage (BML) Over 90% of new mothers experience leaking breasts. Breast milk leakage is normal, just often quite embarrassing! Some women only leak on one side, while others don’t leak at all. Leaking is not always associated with oversupply. Some mothers with low milk supply issues may also experience leaking from their breasts.…
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Symptoms of Engorgement and Treating Swollen Breasts
Engorgement happens when the milk-producing cells are uncomfortably full. It is sometimes apparent in the areola or the breast, in one breast, or both breasts. When the Milk Comes In Between days 3 and 5, a mother’s milk changes from colostrum into mature milk, and her breasts become swollen with breast milk. Engorgement during this…
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Breastfeeding and Pacifiers
When is it okay to use a pacifier? Baby pacifiers should not be used before six weeks of breastfeeding or before breastfeeding is fully established. This is so your baby does not replace your breast with the pacifier. If a baby drinks less from the mother’s breasts, the mother’s Prolactin levels will decrease, and she…
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Does Breastfeeding Shrink Your Uterus?
Did you know that the uterus of non-breastfeeding mothers will never shrink back? It will always remain slightly enlarged… As weird as it sounds, the answer is yes. This is made possible by hormones. When you breastfeed, your pituitary glands secrete a hormone called Oxytocin. The function of this hormone is to contract smooth muscles, such…
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Breastfeeding Positions
Breastfeeding may seem awkward at first, but you and your baby have instincts and abilities for birth and for breastfeeding. You need to trust yourself and know that breastfeeding has been done billions of times before. Not Sure Which Breastfeeding Positions Are Best? Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come naturally to a…
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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding – What You Need to Know
How to Prepare for Breastfeeding While Pregnant Your body will do most of the work in preparation for breastfeeding; your nipples increase in size, and your milk ducts grow in number and mature during pregnancy. YOU can also do a few things to prepare for a great breastfeeding relationship… Many breastfeeding problems can be avoided with just a bit…
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How Much Should I Breastfeed at 6 Months?
How Much Should I Be Nursing? Parents may be concerned about how much their six-month-old should eat and drink. Most babies start eating solids around the 4 – 6 month mark. Slowly, they are offered solid foods for breakfast, lunch, and supper. Feeding sessions are then followed up with a breastfeeding session. So, the amount your baby…
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Best Online Breastfeeding Courses
Master the art of breastfeeding and conquer your milk supply concerns. In this curated selection of courses, we bring you top-notch educational programs designed to empower mothers like you in their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a first-time mom, seeking to refresh your breastfeeding knowledge, or facing challenges with milk supply, these courses are for you.…
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Breastfeeding at Birth – Why Breastfeed Immediately After Birth?
Most babies have a powerful sucking reflex straight after birth, but it is also normal for a baby to only nuzzle or lick a little. Some babies will latch on very well, while others take some time to get the hang of it. If you decide on a natural birth plan, without many medications and…
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions
Category: Breastfeeding Basics
Learn all the breastfeeding basics to get started with confidence. Find out how to latch your baby properly and try different feeding positions. Understand your baby’s hunger cues and what’s normal in the early days. Get tips on how often to feed, how to know if your baby is getting enough, and what to expect in the first weeks. This section gives you clear, practical advice to help you feel supported and prepared—right from the start.