Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Stories and Advice
Readers share their stories about breastfeeding.
The Mini-Pill and Breastfeeding - Can I Still Get Pregnant?
Although home pregnancy tests are negative, this breastfeeding mom on the mini-pill worries that she could be pregnant.
Record Your Baby's Sounds to Help with Let-Down Reflex When Pumping
Here's a quick tip to help moms who pump have an easier time with their let-down (or milk ejection) reflex.
What Are Some of the Benefits of Breast-feeding?
There are many benefits to breast-feeding. Some of these reasons are highly personal and some are true for all babies.
Can I Use Birth Control Pills While Breast-feeding?
Learn about which types of hormone-based birth control options are available for nursing mothers.
Is Breast-feeding Truly Best?
Breast-feeding expert Barbara Behrmann explores the importance of knowing the benefits and risks of breast-feeding, the biological norm.
When Should a Mother Avoid Breast-feeding?
Breast milk is the best nutrition for infants, but there are rare cases where a mother should avoid breast-feeding for the safety of her child.
Top Manual Breast Pumps
Manual breast pumps are a good choice for moms who need to pump occassionally to relieve engorgement, who work part time or only need to be away from baby for a short time. They're also great if you're on a budget, since electric pumps can be expensive to buy, sometimes even to rent. Here's a look at the top manual breast pumps available today.
Liquid Love Nursey Necklace by The Delighted Child
This necklace gives your baby something to play with while they are nursing, keeping your "real" jewelry, your hair and perhaps even your sanity intact.
The Nursing Bracelet - A Tool to Help Breast-feeding Moms
Review of the Nursing Bracelet, jewelry that functions to help you keep track of when your baby breast-feeds or how many feedings and diapers your baby has had during the course of a day.
Breast-feeding and Flu Shots
Learn about the safety of flu shots and FluMist during breast-feeding.
Best Double Electric Breast Pumps
When buying an electric breast pump, it's important to choose a breast pump with features that match your lifestyle. These five breast pumps have a variety of features and functions that make them suitable for almost any breastfeeding mother.
Breast-feeding Products & Gifts
Breast-feeding can be tough in the first few weeks of baby's life. These great breast-feeding products might make breast-feeding your baby a little easier. These products would also make great gifts for breast-feeding moms!
Tips for Using a Breast Pump
These simple breast pump tips will help you get the most out of your breast pump, whether you pump your breast milk daily or only occasionally.
Breast Pump Buying Advice
Do you need to buy or rent a breast pump? This comparison of different breast pump styles will help you choose the breast pump that is right for you!
How Did You Wean Your Child from the Breast?
Parents tell how they accomplished the sometimes difficult task of weaning their babies or toddlers from the breast. See submissions
Tandem Nursing
Definition of tandem nursing.