Category: Special Situations

Every breastfeeding journey is different. This section offers support for unique situations—like nursing premature babies, twins, or multiples. Learn how to breastfeed after a C-section and how to keep going when you return to work. Whatever your path looks like, you’ll find guidance here to help you through.

  • Baby Refusing One Breast? Causes & How to Fix It

    Baby Refusing One Breast? Causes & How to Fix It

    Some babies develop a breast preference, even refusing one breast. While this can feel worrying, it’s usually temporary and manageable. With gentle approaches like offering the less-preferred side first, trying new positions, or pumping to protect supply, most babies adjust—and one breast can still fully nourish your baby.

  • Notice a Strange Armpit Lump While Nursing? Don’t Panic!

    Notice a Strange Armpit Lump While Nursing? Don’t Panic!

    Finding a lump in your armpit while breastfeeding can be surprising, but ‘pitties’ are usually normal. These extra milk-filled tissues are just one of the amazing ways your body adapts to feed your baby. Learn how to ease discomfort and keep breastfeeding with confidence.

  • Breastfeeding with Big Nipples: Tips for Confident, Stress-Free Nursing

    Breastfeeding with Big Nipples: Tips for Confident, Stress-Free Nursing

    Breastfeeding with larger nipples can feel a little overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to stand in the way of a positive feeding experience. With the right tips, positions, and a bit of support, most moms and babies quickly find their rhythm. Whether it’s trying out different holds, using a nipple shield, or…

  • The Lactating Man – Men Can Breastfeed Too!

    The Lactating Man – Men Can Breastfeed Too!

    Did you know men can lactate? While it’s rare, some men can produce milk naturally or through induction. With the right hormone support and stimulation, dads can even breastfeed their babies—sometimes exclusively in the first few weeks, though extra formula or donor milk is usually needed.

  • Tubular Breasts and Breastfeeding – How to Overcome the Unexpected Challenges

    Tubular Breasts and Breastfeeding – How to Overcome the Unexpected Challenges

    Learn how to identify tubular hypoplastic breasts, what signs to look for, and how this condition may affect milk supply. Discover practical tips and proven strategies to increase breast milk production and support successful breastfeeding.