Breastfeeding

How to breastfeed

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Best positions for breastfeeding: photos
By Holly Bennett
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How big is your baby's stomach? (Photos)
Reviewed by Dwight Lindo, Retired consultant paediatrician and neonatologist
Newborn baby breastfeeding
How much milk does my baby need in the first few days?
Reviewed by Emma Dufficy, Midwife
Mum breastfeeding baby
How many days will it take for my breast milk to come in?
Reviewed by Emma Dufficy, Midwife
Mum breastfeeding baby
How do I know if my baby latched on correctly?
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
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Signs your breastfed baby is eating enough: video
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10 tips for breastfeeding success: video
Mum breastfeeding her baby outside
How often should I breastfeed my baby?
Reviewed by Emma Dufficy, Midwife
Have you got everything you need to breastfeed?
Woman nursing her baby
Are edibles and cannabis oil safe while I’m breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Dr. Kellie Scott, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Family physician
Mum breastfeeding baby lying down on side
Good positions for breastfeeding
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
Mum breastfeeding baby
How safe is breastfeeding as a form of birth control?
Reviewed by Dr. Kellie Scott, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Family physician
Baby breastfeeding
Preparing to breastfeed
Reviewed by Emma Dufficy, Midwife
Mom holding newborn baby and kissing their head
Breastfeeding for beginners
Reviewed by Andrea Lennox, RM, Registered midwife
Baby smiling up at mom during a break from nursing
Can I smoke pot while I’m breastfeeding?
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Baby drinking milk from bottle
Signs your baby is getting enough milk
Reviewed by Emma Woolfenden, Editor
Mother breastfeeding her baby
How breastfeeding changes
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
Happy relaxed mum breastfeeding baby on sofa
How to breastfeed: pictures
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
Baby having nappy changed
What colour should my baby's poo be?
Reviewed by Emma Dufficy, Midwife
Baby being breastfed
How can I tell if my baby's finished their breastfeed?
Reviewed by Andrea Lennox, RM, Registered midwife
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Breastfeeding problems and solutions

Mum lying on bed breastfeeding newborn baby
Can I nurse from only one breast?
Reviewed by Zoe Ralph, Specialist health visitor 
Baby breastfeeding
Does my breastfed baby need water in hot weather?
Reviewed by Emma Dufficy, Midwife
Woman lying on her side breastfeeding a baby
Why does my baby take so long to feed?
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
Baby breastfeeding
Is it true that stress can cause breast milk to dry up?
Reviewed by Zoe Ralph, Specialist health visitor 
Happy mum breastfeeding baby
Is it normal that my baby breastfeeds for only a few minutes?
Reviewed by BabyCenter Canada Medical Advisory Board, Medical Experts
Breastfeeding baby
How can I cut down on night-time feeds?
Reviewed by Zoe Ralph, Specialist health visitor 
Woman trying to breastfeed uninterested baby
What to do when your baby refuses to breastfeed
Reviewed by Chess Thomas, Research Editor
Nipple shields
I have badly cracked nipples. Should I use nipple shields?
Reviewed by BabyCenter Canada Medical Advisory Board, Medical Experts
Mum breastfeeding her fussy baby
Low milk supply
Reviewed by Andrea Lennox, RM, Registered midwife
Breastfeeding with thrush
Breastfeeding and thrush
Reviewed by Andrea Lennox, RM, Registered midwife
Mum looking fed up while breasfeeding baby
Painful letdown
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Newborn baby feeding from very full breast
Overactive letdown
Reviewed by Zoe Ralph, Specialist health visitor 
Baby not latching on properly raising risk of cracked and bleeding nipples
Cracked or bleeding nipples
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Mum with newborn twins laying next to her
Our journey with breastfeeding - a formula story
By Kelly Bailey
Mum breastfeeding baby
What to do when your breastfeeding baby bites
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Mum breastfeeding baby in bed
Should I give my baby formula if I think my milk is low?
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
Baby having bottom cleaned
Why are my breastfed baby's poos often green?
Reviewed by Emma Dufficy, Midwife
Woman holding both her breasts
Mastitis
Reviewed by Andrea Lennox, RM, Registered midwife
Mum breastfeeding her baby
How can I tell whether my baby's getting enough breast milk?
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
Mum breastfeeding baby
Does breast size make any difference to my breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
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