Breastfeeding to Sleep and Other Comfort Nursing
Nursing for Comfort and Sleep: Embracing Natural Infant Needs Breastfeeding to soothe or lull a baby to sleep is often met with unwarranted guilt. Yet this practice aligns with biological […]
Breastfeeding in Public
Nursing in Public: Rights, Realities, and Empowerment Public breastfeeding often sparks debate, yet the needs of infants remain universal. If bottle-fed babies are fed openly, why should breastfed infants face […]
Breastfeeding and Fertility
Breastfeeding and Fertility: Understanding Postpartum Contraception How does breastfeeding help prevent pregnancy? The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a natural contraceptive approach that leverages the temporary infertility linked to breastfeeding. […]
Understanding the Timing of Milk Production After Birth
Milk production typically begins midway through pregnancy. For most mothers, a noticeable increase in milk volume—transitioning from colostrum to mature milk—occurs between days 2 and 5 after delivery. Is there […]
Transitioning from Formula Supplements to Breastfeeding: Key Strategies
Frequent breastfeeding is central to reducing formula dependency. Aim for 10 daily nursing sessions, and consult a lactation specialist if challenges arise. Begin by avoiding abrupt reductions in formula supplements. […]
Managing Excess Milk Supply: Herbal Solutions
Sage and similar herbs should primarily be considered during weaning or in severe cases of oversupply when standard methods fail. Exercise caution if not actively weaning, and avoid excessive use […]
Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: Essential Insights
Relactation (resuming breastfeeding after a pause) or induced lactation (for non-birthing parents) involves a dual approach. First, guiding or reintroducing the baby to breastfeed while associating nursing with comfort. Challenges […]
Lopsided! What can I do?
Is Breast Asymmetry During Breastfeeding a Concern? Many women observe variations in milk supply, pumping output, milk flow, or breast size between their breasts. Similar to natural asymmetries in other […]
Let-down Reflex: Too slow?
Is Your Let-Down Reflex Slowing Down? Concerned about whether your let-down reflex is functioning properly? It’s common for the sensation to feel less intense as your baby grows older. Many […]
