My Practical Breastfeeding Guide

The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons, including:

The joyful bonding with your baby. The perfect nutrition only you can provide. The cost savings. The health benefits for both mother and baby.

Breastfeeding Principles

Keep in mind that breastfeeding is a learned skill. It requires patience and practice. For some women, the learning stages can be frustrating and uncomfortable. And some situations make breastfeeding even harder, such as babies born early or health problems in he mother. The good news is that it will get easier, and support for breastfeeding mothers is growing.

• Before You Give Birth Prepare for Breastfeeding!
• Breastfeeding Positions - Find the best breastfeeding position for you and your baby.
• Helpful breastfeeding tips so that you can have the best start possible.
•  Read Breastfeeding stories and share yours.
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Breastfeeding Problems and Solutions

Breastfeeding can be challenging at times, especially in the early days. Many women are faced with one or more of the problems listed here.
Read all about breastfeeding problems from sore nipples to low milk supply, mastitis, thrush, engorged breasts, and more. Learn about different ways to solve these problems.

• Sore nipples
• Low milk supply
•  Oversupply of milk
• Engorgement
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Breast Pumping

• Breast milk storage
•  Breast milk for sale or for sharing
•  Learn the pumping principles

Breastfeeding Shopping

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