Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding dos and don’ts

Sara Chana, mother of seven and an international board-certified lactation consultant and birthing instructor, knows a thing or two about breastfeeding. Here, she shares some do's and don’ts with moms who may be struggling with breastfeeding issues.

How to overcome common breastfeeding challenges

While some pregnancy books paint a perfect picture of breastfeeding, the reality of feeding for new moms isn’t always as rosy. From infections and sore nipples to feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, many women underestimate the physical and emotional toll breastfeeding can take.

Why it’s important for kids to see breastfeeding

I’m a huge proponent and supporter of breastfeeding — this is no secret, as I’ve breastfed all of my children and am still nursing my 3-year-old daughter. As a supporter, I often read news articles about breastfeeding and, even though I know I totally shouldn’t, I scroll to the end of the page when I’m done and read the comments.

Smallnest app helps you track breastfeeding and baby care

Ever wish you had an app that would help you keep track of your baby’s feedings, diapers and sleeping? Good news -- Smallnest is just the app for you.

Milkscreen Breastfeeding Assessment Test under fire

New moms have enough to worry about without a commercial product undermining their breastfeeding efforts. This is what moms feel is happening with Milkscreen’s new Breastfeeding Assessment Test that is now on store shelves.

Discreet places to nurse in public

New moms often feel anxiety about breastfeeding in public. But a mom's gotta do what a mom's gotta do! If you're shy about nursing in public, get creative.

What to eat while breastfeeding

Taking care of your baby, especially while breastfeeding, can leave you short on time when it comes to taking care of yourself. Because your baby relies on you to supply the vitamins and minerals she needs, it’s important to make your diet as much a priority now as it was during your pregnancy.

Decide when it's time to stop breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing -- but all good things must come to an end. The Hatch offers insight to help you decide when it's time to wean baby from the breast.

Ready to breastfeed

The old wives tale of "toughening up your nipples" to prepare for breastfeeding is no longer good advice. There are, however, several things you can do in advance of your baby's arrival that can help you start off your breastfeeding relationship on the right foot.

5 Ways to ease breastfeeding anxiety

Balancing your career while trying to keep up with your baby's breastfeeding needs can cause plenty of panic for new moms. Gina Cicatelli Ciagne, CLC, Lansinoh's senior director professional relations, offers these five tips to help ease working moms' breastfeeding anxiety.

Breastfeeding laws in Missouri looking to change

Breastfeeding is a protected right in most states, including Missouri, but one lawmaker is seeking to change the language for that state’s citizens.

Why your breastfeeding baby needs Vitamin D

You’ve heard it time and time again — breastfeeding provides the ultimate in nutrition for your baby. Except now, it’s not quite enough. Based on recommendations from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention), pediatricians are now urging all nursing mothers to give their babies supplemental Vitamin D.

New study reveals women are afraid to breastfeed in public

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and wonderful things you can do for your baby. So what is causing women to shy away from it?

Undress for success

In case you haven’t heard, breastfeeding is a pretty rockin’ way to feed your baby. It’s cheap (no need to buy formula); it’s easy (no mixing or warming necessary); it’s “green” (no formula containers in the landfill); and it’s good for his body and mind (a lower incidence of short- and long-term health threats like diarrhea and leukemia, plus an IQ boost).

Judged for breastfeeding — or not

Breastfeeding, vaccinations, circumcision — these are just three examples of parenting choices that we make once our babies are born. Sometimes, trouble rises up when you mingle with other parents and judgment rains down for your method of parenting. Here's what it's like to be judged, and how to handle it.

Your period and breastfeeding

You may have heard that sometimes women don’t start ovulating and menstruating until their babies have weaned. Will this happen to you?

5 Ways to avoid nipple soreness while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be tricky business until you get the hang of it. But nipple soreness can occur for even a nursing pro. Lansinoh's Gina Ciagne, CLC, offers the five best remedies for easing sore nipples and breasts when breastfeeding.

Lansinoh introduces new Affinity Pro Double Electric Breast Pump

Every nursing mom knows that an effective and efficient breastpump is a complete must when you are exclusively giving your baby breastmilk.

The Kardashians won’t be sharing breastfeeding duties

Kourtney Kardashian has offered to breastfeed her sister Kim’s baby while she babysits the little one -- but Kim isn’t interested. Is being a wet nurse way out of line?

Breastfeeding benefit: Significant ovarian cancer risk reduction

A recent study highlights ovarian cancer, breastfeeding and how it all ties together -- namely, how breastfeeding has huge, cancer-risk-reducing benefits for Mom as well as Baby.