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...
In most cases, you can continue to breastfeed your baby when you are sick, and if your baby is sick. But, if you are sick with the flu, including the H1N1 flu (also called the swine flu), you should avoid being near your baby, so that you do not infect him or her....
While rare, your doctor may advise you or tell you not to breastfeed if you: Take certain medicines, like anxiety medication or certain migraine medications that are dangerous for babies and can be passed to your baby in your breastmilk Have a specific illness (like...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding as the only source of food for the first 6 months of your baby\’s life. The AAP also recommends continuing breastfeeding beyond your baby\’s first birthday and for as long as both you and...
A newborn\’s tummy is very small, especially in the early days. Once breastfeeding is established, exclusively breastfed babies who are 1 to 6 months old take in between 19 and 30 ounces of breastmilk each day. If you breastfeed your baby eight times a day, your...
There are many signs you can watch for to see if your baby is getting enough milk, including the following: Your baby passes enough clear or pale yellow urine (See the chart below). The urine is not deep yellow or orange. Your baby has enough bowel movements. (See the...
