What is colostrum and how does it help my baby?

Your breastmilk helps your baby grow healthy and strong from day one. Your first milk is liquid gold. Called liquid gold for its deep yellow color, colostrum (coh-LOSS-trum) is the thick first milk that you make during pregnancy and just after birth. This milk is very...

Common breastfeeding challenges

Breastfeeding can be hard at times, especially in the early days. But remember that you are not alone. Lactation consultants can help you find ways to make breastfeeding work for you and your baby. And while many women are faced with one or more of the challenges...

Learning to breastfeed

How can I prepare for breastfeeding before I give birth? What can I do after birth if I want to breastfeed? How can I help my baby get a good latch while learning to breastfeed? What are signs of a good latch in breastfeeding? What are some common breastfeeding latch...

Why breastfeeding is important?

Every woman\’s journey to motherhood is different, but one of the first decisions a new mom makes is how to feed her child. When you choose to breastfeed, you make an investment in your baby\’s future. Breastfeeding allows you to make the food that is...