There's a lot to learn about the basics of breastfeeding a baby. Discover the benefits of breastfeeding, best breastfeeding positions, and more. Also be sure to check out our section on breastfeeding tips and breast pumping.
This mom blogger depicts each stage of a breast's life, from perky to saggy, in hilarious illustrations.
Breastfeeding may be a natural thing, but that doesn't mean it comes naturally. Here's how to make it work from the start.
Breastfeeding is worth trying. So you don't freak out when you fill up, we'll walk you through it.
Introducing some formula to your baby's diet may actually help you keep nursing longer.
New research suggests the link between breastfed babies and cognitive ability may not be as strong as previously believed.
When it comes to nursing, it's best to listen to your baby's needs rather than to follow your own agenda.
There's a good chance that you avoided wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages throughout your pregnancy. After all, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and other notable organizations advise women not to drink at all during pregnancy. Once the baby is born, however, the rules change. If you're looking to toast the arrival of your baby, here's what you need to know before you clink glasses.
Whether you offer baby the breast or a bottle, we'll help you past the feeding and nursing roadblocks. Learn how to breastfeed by trying four popular breastfeeding positions (cradle, cross-cradle, side-lying, and football) to find the best one for you and baby. For moms who are bottlefeeding, get basic tips on how to choose a formula and other ways to position your newborn.
When it comes to nursing, moms should focus on eating a balanced diet, not on swearing off specific foods.
We've heard before that breastfeeding has health benefits for moms as well as their babies, but new research has uncovered even more long-term pluses for mamas who choose this route.
There's something remarkable about seeing your fave famous mom in such a tender moment, breastfeeding her baby or even pumping breastmilk. Maybe it's the less-than-perfect lighting or the familiar hunched-over pose, but you realize in that moment that she looks an awful lot like, well, you.
Find out how to do this common breastfeeding position.
Experts weigh in on drugs that are safe to take while you're breastfeeding.
The recommended daily calorie intake for nursing women is about 330 calories (or roughly 1/4) more than what they consumed before pregnancy. Here are our tips for getting those calories the smart way.
Would you believe lack of preparation may be to blame for why many women don't succeed at their breastfeeding goals?
Thinking about making a comment -- or asking a question -- about breastfeeding to your sister, your BFF, or the lady across from you at the coffee shop? For the love of all the nursing mamas in the world, read this first.
Nursing? No problem! We've got smart ways to steer clear of the most common breastfeeding nuisances.
Even though your new baby is the center of your world, you need to take care of you in order to feed her. Here's six ways to naturally boost your breast milk production.
Learn how to reduce the pain of engorged breasts, a common conditions many breastfeeding mothers deal with.
