How you feed your baby is a very personal choice. Breastfeeding provides benefits to both the baby and the mother’s health and is convenient, hygienic and free, but it's perfectly OK to feed your baby ...
Breastfeeding may seem like a challenge at the beginning. However, for mothers who can commit to this practice, it can be a wonderful experience for both the mother and the baby and bring several ...
Breastfeeding seems so easy in theory, but putting it into practice can be challenging. There are the logistics of the best positions, the questions surrounding what you should (and shouldn’t) eat and ...
Feeding your baby is probably one of the first big questions on your mind as a pregnant mom — and if you’re thinking about breastfeeding, it’s normal to feel a little intimidated. You might wonder: ...
COLORADO SPRINGS — Lately, I've had a handful of friends reach out to me for breastfeeding advice and encouragement. I am no doctor, but I was put through the ringer with my first and at this point, ...
When many of us imagine breastfeeding or chestfeeding, we picture a happy baby calming nursing, comfortably nestled in the crook of our arm. And while many of us do end up having peaceful, fuss-free ...
New moms trying to navigate breastfeeding may feel overwhelmed by the thought of making sure they are doing it "right" and moms-to-be might be nervous about the idea of breastfeeding altogether. The ...
Breast milk is a common food for infants. While breastfeeding rates are rising, many lactating parents supplement breast milk with pumping and/or formula. Breastfeeding, or chestfeeding, has numerous ...
On World Breastfeeding Week, these game-changing facts can make all the difference. Katie James, education manager at Medela, says breastfeeding is often about trusting your instincts. “In the first ...
Navigating life as a new mom is far from easy. You’re juggling taking care of a brand-new baby, managing your household, and squeezing in time to feed and bathe yourself, all while feeling sleep ...
When my daughter was born and wouldn’t latch on to my breast for the first ten days of her life I felt very helpless and alone. I had no idea that breastfeeding would be this difficult, had no one in ...