Learn how to deal with common breastfeeding problems such as sore nipples, mastitis, plugged milk ducts, breast engorgement, thrush, and milk supply. Some babies latch on and breastfeed well right ...

The first few weeks and months of breastfeeding a new baby — even if you have done it before — are often a marathon rather than a sprint. Setting up a new breastfeeding relationship takes time and ...

This video is no longer available. August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and support new families. A local lactation expert says it ...

Many parents have questions about breastfeeding. Learn how to know if your breastfed baby is eating enough and how to store ...

As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my newborn. I knew all about the research on how an infant’s diet can affect both ...

If you're breastfeeding, the letdown reflex can feel tingly and warm. For some, it can feel uncomfortable. Learn the signs and how to manage this milk-ejection reflex. Medically reviewed by Katie ...

Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says. A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also called "tongue-tie." Tongue-tie ...

Mother breast-feeding her baby 1 month old. Three studies examine current issues in breastfeeding and how advanced practice providers can improve patient outcomes. The effects of infant formula ...

How well a baby's tongue moves has a significant effect on how well they can breastfeed. When a baby has a tongue tie, it can be hard for both the baby and the parent to feed them. This blog explains ...

There's a complex and bidirectional link between postpartum depression and breastfeeding. Negative experiences such as unmet ...

As a pediatrician, I thought my medical background and pediatric training meant I would be well prepared to breastfeed my newborn. I knew all about the research on how an infant's diet can affect both ...