You have spent awhile getting used to breastfeeding your child at home and getting into a comfortable routine. Traveling can really mix up this routine and present new challenges for a breastfeeding mother. Here are a few tips that can help ease you into a more enjoyable and comfortable trip with your breastfed [...]

Every baby eventually weans.
Some mothers choose to wean their babies at a predetermined time (perhaps at one year of age), or when life circumstances seem to warrant it (such as a new pregnancy).
But most of the time, weaning can be a gradual, natural process where a baby or young child grows away from the [...]

It is possible that as a new mom, there will be times when you will have to be away from your baby for a short period of time. Perhaps you have to travel on business, or there is a medical procedure that you must have, that will make it impossible for you to breastfeed for [...]

Avoiding and Treating Plugged Ducts and Mastitis
Plugged ducts and mastitis are two of the most common challenges that a breastfeeding mom may face while nursing her baby. Since the two conditions are so similar, we’ll discuss them both here. First we’ll discuss what can lead to a plugged duct (which when untreated often leads to [...]

Nursing Your Older Baby
Nursing your older baby is different from a tiny one in many ways. First, as your baby grows and discovers his independence, he may have a hard time focusing on the task at hand. Finding a quiet room with few distractions or using a sling is a good idea. It will enable [...]