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Past Columns:

Is it safe to take fenugreek to increase my breastmilk supply?

Formula during the day, breastfeeding at night.

Is there any way of telling if I will be able to breastfeed with my breast implants?

Older sister still wants to nurse

How can I get my 5 month old to now take a bottle?

What can I do to stop my baby from pulling away and yanking my nipples during nursing?

Nurse just one side or both? Help for recurring Mastitis.

Micronor as birth control

My toddler is waking more frequently at night for nursing. Is this just a phase?

Is the hair around my nipples harmful to my baby?

Adoption - Inducing lactation

What is a good position to breastfeed a baby for a large breasted woman?

Do I really need a breast pump?

Eczema on breasts

What can I do to prevent early self-weaning?

Breasts leaking colostrum during pregnancy

What can I do to prevent the problems I had before due to flat nipples?

How long should I wait before introducing a pacifier?

My husband is concerned about my breastfeeding in public.

Smoking and drinking while breastfeeding?

Occasional itchiness on breast?

How many times a day should an older baby nurse versus eating solid foods?

What is causing my baby's stools to be green and pasty?

How long can breast milk be stored and should it be stored in a bag or in a bottle?

Breastfeeding after breast reduction?

Breastfeeding and Pregnant - Changes in my milk?

What do you think about caffeine getting into milk?

How long can you store breastmilk in the refrigerator and or freezer?

Breast Pumps - Rent, purchase or need at all?

Do breastfed babies need water?

How to become a lactation consultant?

Feeling "Totally Clueless" - How to prepare?

Are babies sensitive to what mom is eating?

TANDEM NURSING - Questions about Colostrum

ONE YEAR OLD- Still wake to nurse at night?

GOING BACK TO WORK: Milk supply?

How can I get my baby to nurse without using a nipple shield?

I have pierced nipples. Can I nurse my baby?

What can I do about a painful blister on my breast?

Is my nine month old weaning himself?

What are the benefits of nursing beyond the first year?

I have a few questions about pumping and storage of breastmilk.

What is the best way to combine bottle and breast feeding?

My first baby was tongue-tied which caused a lot of problems. What do you recommend for my second baby?

I had so much trouble breastfeeding my first child. I want to try to breastfeed this time but I am scared.

What is the best way to deal with biting?

Why did I start my period? I’m still nursing!

Is it safe to drink diet soda while I’m breasteeding?

What can I do about my 7 month old who isn’t gaining weight well?

My nipples are cracked and terribly sore - HELP!!!

How can I lose weight while I’m nursing?

How long does it take for what I eat to get into my breastmilk?

How much milk does my baby need while I’m at work?

How can I schedule feedings for my 4 ½ month old?

Why are my breasts still engorged a week after I stopped nursing?

Is drinking a glass of wine with dinner going to be harmful to my nursing baby?