Breastfeeding

Watch several moms demonstrate how to properly attach their babies to their breasts, and safely remove them at the end of the feeding or when the latch is incorrect.

Watch demonstrations of the three most common ways to hold your breastfeeding baby.

Watch some common, effective strategies that may help make breastfeeding easier.

"Breastfeeding Basics: Breast Pumping" covers important topics for mothers. This video details the basics of pumping from how to choose a pump to the proper storage of the milk.

Learn some of the benefits of breastfeeding your newborn, how to properly hold her and attach her to your breast.

This video, produced by UNICEF's Baby Friendly Initiative, guides you through how to hand express, and talks about the times when hand expression might be useful for you.

There are many great resources, people and places to turn to for breastfeeding support and information. Find out what worked for other breastfeeding moms.

The Baby Friendly Initiative recommends that all mothers are taught how to hand express. It is a valuable skill in many situations, such as where the mother's breasts are engorged or where mother and baby are separated, perhaps through the baby being born preterm or sick, or when the mother returns to work. This video will help walk you through the steps of hand expression.

Learn the unique ways that breast milk can impact your child's health and reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), asthma, obesity, and other health conditions.

Need some nursing know-how? These steps and strategies will help soon-to-be-moms make an informed, smooth transition into breastfeeding.

The benefits of breastfeeding are firmly established for babies, but did you know breastfeeding has long-term benefits for Mom, too? Read this to learn how.

Understand that while there are countless benefits to breastfeeding, many new mothers are shocked to learn that breastfeeding can be painful. Some complications new moms may encounter include cracked or sore nipples, yeast Infections, engorgement, and mastitis.

Understand what colostrum is and the benefits it provides to your baby.

Relactation is the practice of stimulating milk production after it's stopped. This stoppage happens a few days after breastfeeding was discontinued or even a few months. Knowing why a mother might want to do this and how it works can be important in understanding this process.

Breast milk is the food of choice for newborns and babies, and the benefits of breastfeeding are beyond a doubt. But why, exactly? What's in breast milk that makes it the perfect food for your baby?

Understand what a lactation consultant is and how they can help in providing breastfeeding education and troubleshooting.

Moms share their breastfeeding experiences and offer tips on how to handle a hungry baby while on the go.

Moms reveal how help and encouragement from others empowered them to breastfeed.

Just because you're single, doesn't mean you're alone. Single moms share their stories of support.

Breastfeeding doesn't have to stop because you have to go back to work. See how other women planned for their return to work and made arrangements with their employers.

Watch this program to learn strategies to help you deal with the stress of breastfeeding including getting help from a lactation consultant and finding a support network.

Watch this program to learn the signs of a poor latch including engorgement and techniques to help your baby latch.

Many new moms are concerned that their baby is getting enough milk. Pediatrician Sahira Long, MD IBCLC, answers new moms' most common questions and explains the signs that your baby is eating and growing at a healthy pace.

There are myths and misconceptions about breastfeeding that can impact a mother's decision to breastfeed. Hear stories from moms who uncovered the myths to make the best decision for themselves and their baby.

With preexisting mental health issues and postpartum depression/anxiety affecting up to 20 percent of all new moms, many women worry that taking antidepressant medication while breastfeeding can harm their infant. Learn 7 essential facts to set the record straight.

It can be scary to feel like you are unable to provide the food your baby needs. Learn about the evidence-based strategies you can use to increase milk supply.

Women smokers may wonder if it's safe to smoke while breastfeeding. Understand that there are very few reasons a woman should not breastfeed, and smoking is not one of them. The benefits of breast milk are too numerous to overlook and should not be passed up just because the mom smokes cigarettes. However, nicotine and secondhand smoke have potentially harmful side effects that a breastfeeding mother who chooses to smoke should be aware of.

Learn how a working mom can still provide their baby with breastmilk - benefiting both mom and baby.