http://breastfeeding.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-06T18:38:36Z Mon, 06 May 2013 18:38:36 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/06/11/supplementing-a-breastfed-baby.htm <p>Most women can make an adequate supply of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/BreastMilkQuestions/a/What-Is-Breast-Milk.htm">breast milk</a> for their baby. However, there are some instances when a baby may not be <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/lactation/a/Enough-Milk.htm">getting enough milk</a> to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/breastfeedingbystage/a/Breastfeeding-And-Infant-Growth.htm">grow</a> ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/06/11/supplementing-a-breastfed-baby.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/06/11/supplementing-a-breastfed-baby.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:49:57 +0000 2013-06-11T12:49:57Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/05/06/breastfeeding-positions.htm <p>You can breastfeed your baby in many different positions. &#160;You will probably begin by trying the common holds that you have seen or read about. Then, after you become more confident, you will find the positions that are the most comfortable and work the best for you and your baby.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/05/06/breastfeeding-positions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/05/06/breastfeeding-positions.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 18:38:36 +0000 2013-05-06T18:38:36Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/04/16/try-cabbage-leaves-to-treat-engorgement.htm <p>Engorgement is a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/problemssolutions/a/Dealing-With-The-Common-Problems-Of-Breastfeeding.htm">common problem of breastfeeding</a>. It can sometimes occur during the first few weeks of breastfeeding when your milk supply is adjusting. You can also develop <a ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/04/16/try-cabbage-leaves-to-treat-engorgement.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/04/16/try-cabbage-leaves-to-treat-engorgement.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:15:08 +0000 2013-04-16T12:15:08Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/03/26/nursing-pads.htm <p>Nursing pads, or breast pads are helpful if you experience <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/CommonProblems/a/Leaking-Breast-Milk.htm">leaking breasts</a>. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/BreastfeedingSupplies/tp/Reusable-Nursing-Pads.htm">Reusable</a> or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/BreastfeedingSupplies/tp/Disposable-Nursing-Pads.htm">disposable nursing pads</a> can be placed into your bra to absorb <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/BreastMilkQuestions/a/What-Is-Breast-Milk.htm">breast milk</a> and&#160;prevent embarrassing ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/03/26/nursing-pads.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/03/26/nursing-pads.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:43:11 +0000 2013-03-26T11:43:11Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/02/19/what-not-to-say-to-a-breastfeeding-mother.htm <p>Sometimes relatives and friends share advice or opinions about breastfeeding that can be hurtful or incorrect. Most of the time they mean well but their concern may come out sounding insensitive and judgemental. Comments like "Bottle feeding is easier" or "Isn't he a little too old to be breastfeeding?" can be upsetting to a nursing mom. There are just some things breastfeeding women do not need to hear. Here is of list of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/commonquestions/tp/Things-Not-To-Say.htm">10 Things Not To Say To A Nursing Mother</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/02/19/what-not-to-say-to-a-breastfeeding-mother.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/02/19/what-not-to-say-to-a-breastfeeding-mother.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:21:23 +0000 2013-02-19T14:21:23Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/02/05/breastfeeding-a-sick-baby.htm <p>Breastfeeding can help protect your child from illness, but it doesn't completely prevent sickness from occuring. Your baby may still catch a cold, get an ear infection or develop a stomach virus even though you breastfeed.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/02/05/breastfeeding-a-sick-baby.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/02/05/breastfeeding-a-sick-baby.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:10:29 +0000 2013-02-05T13:10:29Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/01/01/happy-new-year-2013.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastfeeding/1/H/y/1/-/-/holiday2013OneWayStockFlickr.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>As we begin a new year I hope all of your days are filled with health, joy and happiness. I wish everyone a very happy 2013!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/01/01/happy-new-year-2013.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2013/01/01/happy-new-year-2013.htm Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:30:54 +0000 2013-01-01T13:30:54Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/12/23/breastfeeding-and-the-holidays.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/breastfeeding/1/3/x/1/-/-/Holiday2012mel5545.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>The holidays are such a wonderful and stressful time of year. Last minute shopping, traveling or preparing for company can be overwhelming. It can also interfere with breastfeeding. Stress can <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/howdoesbreastfeedingwork/a/Factors-That-Can-Influence-Your-Breast-Milk-Supply.htm">decrease your milk supply</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/12/23/breastfeeding-and-the-holidays.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/12/23/breastfeeding-and-the-holidays.htm Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:27:42 +0000 2012-12-23T15:27:42Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/11/20/breast-milk-storage-options.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/BreastfeedingSupplies/tp/Breast-Milk-Storage-Bags-And-Containers.htm">Breast milk storage bags and containers</a> are available to hold and store your expressed <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/BreastMilkQuestions/a/What-Is-Breast-Milk.htm">breast milk</a>. Different containers are suited for different types of storage. If you are planning ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/11/20/breast-milk-storage-options.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/11/20/breast-milk-storage-options.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:59:52 +0000 2012-11-20T11:59:52Z http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/10/02/human-milk-banks.htm <p>A human milk bank collects <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/BreastMilkQuestions/a/What-Is-Breast-Milk.htm">breast milk</a> from carefully screened donors. The ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/10/02/human-milk-banks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://breastfeeding.about.com/b/2012/10/02/human-milk-banks.htm Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:19:48 +0000 2012-10-02T11:19:48Z