Reflux You may notice that your baby is bringing up milk during feeding or shortly afterwards – this is a normal occurrence called reflux and in most cases presents no […]

How to relieve painful breastfeeding Many mothers experience pain while breastfeeding for one reason or another. For some, it can become so distressing that they decide to stop nursing all […]

The anatomy of the breast – a mother’s need-to-know In order to understand breastfeeding, correct practices and some of the common issues that may come our way, we should first […]

The benefits of breastfeeding World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, pediatricians’ associations and lactation consultants around the world agree – breastfeeding is the best option for you and your baby. Breast-feeding […]

Weaning Sooner or later, the time comes for every baby to be weaned. It is up to you and your baby to decide when is the right time to stop […]

Causes of breastfeeding pain Many new mothers believe that pain in the first few days of breastfeeding is normal. Even though it may take some time for you and your […]

Alcohol and breastfeeding Some confusing myths about drinking alcohol while breastfeeding persist in modern society. You may have heard that beer can increase the amount of milk produced by the […]

Baby food chart Introducing solid foods into your baby’s diet is a big milestone in your child’s development. When deciding on the right time to do this, keep in mind […]

Biting baby When your baby bites while you breastfeed, it can be painful and make nursing an unpleasant experience for you. Whether it is because the nipple is still sore […]

Sore nipples during breastfeeding – is this normal? Sore nipples are such a common experience for new mothers that many women think it is a normal part of the whole […]

What is nipple vasospasm? When our blood vessels contract or become smaller in diameter, it is called “vasospasm”. Vasospasm can happen with exposure to cold or emotional stress, but in […]

What is the let down reflex during breastfeeding? When you breastfeed your baby, your body releases hormones that draw your milk towards the ducts behind your nipples. This release is […]