Helpful Tips

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• A Breastfeeding Checklist: Are You Nursing Correctly? (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start (American Academy of Family Medicine)

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• Common Myths About Breastfeeding (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• FAQs About Breastfeeding (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist) ​​

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• The First Feeding (American Academy of Pediatrics) 

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• Warning Signs of Breastfeeding Problems (American Academy of Pediatrics) 

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Why Breastfeed?​​

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• Why Breastfeed: Benefits for You & Your Baby (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Breastfeeding Benefits Your Baby's Immune System (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Psychological Benefits of Breastfeeding (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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Common Breastfeeding Problems

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• Clogged Milk Ducts (American Academy of Pediatrics)​

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• Discomfort When Breastfeeding (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Engorgement (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Low Breast Milk Supply: 5 Steps That Can Help (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Possible Problems: Inverted, Flat, or Pierced Nipples (American Academy of Pediatrics) 

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• Mastitis (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Relactation: Starting Over with Breastfeeding (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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Length & Frequency of Feedings

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• How Often to Breastfeed (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• How to Tell if Your Breastfed Baby Is Getting Enough Milk (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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Hand Expressing Breast Milk

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• Hand Expression of Breastmilk (Stanford Medicine)

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Diet & Medications

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• Alcohol & Breast Milk (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Birth Control and Breastfeeding (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Breastmilk and Your Diet (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• How a Healthy Diet Helps You Breastfeed (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Infant Allergies and Food Sensitivities (American Academy of Pediatrics

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• Working Together: Breastfeeding and Solid Foods (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Information for Vegetarians (American Academy of Pediatrics) 

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• LactMed (NIH US National Library of Medicine)

This NIH database contains information on medications and other chemicals that breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, possible adverse effects in the nursing infant, and suggested therapeutic alternatives, where appropriate. ​

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• Medication Safety Tips for the Breastfeeding Mom (American Academy of Pediatrics) 

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Storing Breast Milk​​

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• Tips for Freezing & Refrigerating Breast Milk (American Academy of Pediatrics)​

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For Families

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• New Dads and Partners: How Your Involvement Matters (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Dad's Role in Breastfeeding (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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• Facts for Fathers About Breastfeeding (American Academy of Pediatrics)​

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Other Resources​

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• Feeding Your Baby -- https://feedingyourbaby.org

Feeding Your Baby is a website for new mothers to learn about infant nutrition. This useful information and nutrition advice will help mothers get the most out of feeding their babies. Mothers can download reports about their feeding practices and give this report to their doctors, nurses or breastfeeding specialists who will be able to address questions and challenges.

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• Kelly Mom -- www.kellymom.com

Kelly Mom was developed by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. This website provides a community with helpful and encouraging resources. 

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• La Leche League -- www.llli.org

La Leche League is dedicated to helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. The organization promotes a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important aspect of healthy development for both baby and mother.