Breastfeeding Tips & Techniques

A good latch is key to breastfeeding success. Look for these signs to make sure you're getting it right.

Get your nursing off to a great start.

"Dr. Mom" shares the benefits and challenges new moms can expect to experience when it comes to nursing.

Make breastfeeding easier -- and more enjoyable -- with these tips from the experts.

If the fear of stares or overexposure has you and Baby housebound, follow these steps to become a virtuoso at nursing confidently.

Breastfeeding is worth trying. So you don't freak out when you fill up, we'll walk you through it.

Make sure that your body is producing enough milk for baby.

Whether you offer baby the breast or a bottle, we'll help you past the feeding and nursing roadblocks.

Learn all the techniques and problems you need to know about breastfeeding your new baby.

The recommended daily calorie intake for nursing women is about 330 calories (or roughly 1/4) more than what they consumed before pregnancy. Here are our tips for getting those calories the smart way.

Learn how to increase your milk flow and become an accomplished pumper.

How to overcome common nursing problems and keep on breastfeeding.

How often, how long, and which breast?

Tired of your baby staying awake late into the night? Learn how to get him (and you!) a good night's sleep with these baby sleep solutions.

Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding when baby says.

Grandparents, friends, and society flood parents with well-meaning advice, but how can Mom and Dad be sure they are receiving accurate information? With help from Dr. Andrew Adesman and his book "Baby Facts", we separate baby myths from reality.

Just mention the word breastfeeding and suddenly everyone from your mother to the woman who waxes your eyebrows has some insight to offer. (Try cabbage leaves! Wait to pump! Pump from the very start!) Still, there's a whole heck of a lot nobody tells you about nursing. Read on for the honest truth from experts, and most important, fellow moms.

Around-the-clock feedings. Nursing troubles. No sleep. No problem. We'll help you through the first crazy days.

Most babies are ready to sleep through the night by 3 to 4 months -- if their parents let them. Learn how these common mom-and-dad errors can turn your baby into a poor sleeper.

Hey, new moms -- we scoured our Breastfeeding Community board to find the best, you-can-do-this tips we could. Here are the results.

You don't have to cry it out to eliminate your baby's nighttime wakings. Kim West, author of "Good Night, Sleep Tight: The Sleep Lady's Gentle Guide to Helping Your Baby Go to Sleep Must-Know Advice from the Sleep Lady" and "The Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook", explains how to implement her Sleep Lady Shuffle -- and have the whole family snoozing better in two weeks.

How to make breastfeeding a long-term bond between you and baby.

He can't even crawl yet -- what are the chances your baby will have a serious accident? Unfortunately, they're higher than you'd think. Accidental death rates for babies under age 1 are twice as high as those for kids between 1 and 5. The good news is that with a little care and forethought, you can easily avoid most hazards. Try these tips to protect your child.

When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.