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A newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket with teal and pink stripes is lying down and crying, possibly due to a tongue tie. The baby's eyes are closed, and their mouth is wide open. The background is out of focus.

What Is Tongue-Tie and How to Treat It

Newborns (0 - 2 months)

A baby in a white outfit is cradled in someones arms, contentedly feeding from a bottle. The adult, dressed in a light-colored top, fosters a calm and cozy environment, showcasing the serene balance of combo feeding with both breastfeeding and formula.

Combination Feeding: Supplementing Breast Milk With Formula

A woman is breastfeeding a baby in the cross cradle hold. The baby's head is cradled in her arm, latching onto the breast. She is wearing a light gray top while the infant wears a white outfit. The background is out of focus, emphasizing this intimate moment.

7 Breastfeeding Positions To Try for a Better Latch

A woman with long hair sits on a couch, holding a baby close. The baby rests its head on the woman's chest, looking towards the camera. The woman has her eyes closed and appears to be comforting the baby amidst her struggle with post-weaning depression. They are in a bright, softly lit room.

Post-Weaning Depression: Here’s What To Look For

A person with shoulder-length hair is smiling while seated at a kitchen counter. In front of them is a box labeled "emulait" with two baby bottles on either side, perfect for parents who combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. The background features a microwave and other kitchen appliances.

Combining Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding Just Got Easier with Emulait – Podcast Ep 129

A woman sits on a bed, smiling down at a baby she is holding. The baby is wrapped in a blanket and lying on a cushion on her lap, which doubles as a nursing pillow. The background consists of white bedding and pillows.

Benefits of a Nursing Pillow: What You Should Know

A black and white image showing a newborn baby breastfeeding. The baby has its eyes closed, latched onto the mother's breast to receive colostrum benefits. The mother is smiling and laying on her side, cradling the baby.

What Is Colostrum? All About That ‘Liquid Gold’

A jar filled with overnight oats, topped with blueberries, rests on a white and black striped cloth next to a silver spoon. The table surface appears to be wood. Perfectly crafted for those seeking best foods for breastfeeding, this nutritious delight is both wholesome and delicious.

Breastfeeding Superfoods: Essential Foods Every Nursing Mom Needs

A woman is breastfeeding an infant, cradled in her left arm, nursing on her right breast. Despite common breastfeeding discomforts, the setting appears calm and intimate with soft lighting and a white background. The focus is on the bonding moment between mother and child.

7 Breastfeeding Discomforts and How To Manage Them

An infant wearing a light knitted sweater holds and sucks on a milk bottle. The baby's right hand grasps the bottle near the nipple while their mouth is partially open, with their tongue touching the nipple. The bottle is partially filled with milk, showing that some parents are choosing not to breastfeed.

Reasons for Choosing Not to Breastfeed

A woman seated in a dimly lit room is breastfeeding a baby, perhaps engaging in dream feeding. She is wearing a striped shirt and her hair is tied back. In the background, there is a desk with a lamp, potted plant, and various items on top. The room appears calm and serene.

What Is a Dream Feed and How Can I Do It?

A woman sits in a green armchair, holding a baby wrapped in a pink blanket to her chest with one arm. Her eyes are closed, and she is touching her forehead with her other hand, suggesting fatigue or stress common in postpartum depression.

The Connection Between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding – Podcast Ep 114

A woman with curly hair is sitting on a couch, breastfeeding a baby wrapped in a blanket treated with flame retardants. She is looking down at the baby, and the background shows a softly lit room with cushions.

Research Shows U.S. Breast Milk is Contaminated by Flame Retardants

A woman is lying down in bed, breastfeeding an infant. She is wearing a floral-patterned robe and smiling at the camera like one of those radiant celebrity moms. The baby is dressed in a white outfit.

Celebrity Moms Share Their Breastfeeding Journey

The image displays several baby pacifiers against a peach-colored background. The pacifiers are of varying designs and colors, including clear, green, and white. Some are depicted in a duo arrangement, and others are shown in groups of four or five - showcasing some of the best pacifiers for breastfed babies.

The Best Pacifiers for Breastfed Babies

Postpartum Guides

A woman with curly hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, is sitting on a bed and switch nursing an infant. The room has a neutral color scheme, with gray curtains, green bedding, and a plant in the background.

Switch Nursing: What You Need to Know

A person in a white shirt is feeding a baby with a bottle. The baby, who is wearing a blue and white outfit, is looking up at the bottle while being held. The background is gently blurred and out of focus, creating an intimate scene that contrasts with serious questions like what causes a cleft lip or palate.

Tips for Feeding a Baby With a Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate

Newborns (0 - 2 months)

A woman is sitting in a kitchen breastfeeding an infant, appearing tired in her red checkered dress. The scene hints at her routine of triple feeding, with a baby bottle on the counter, and nearby, a table holds a plate, a notebook, a pen, and a coffee mug. A window is in the background.

Surviving the Triple Feeding: Nurse, Pump, Bottle-Feed, Repeat

A woman sits in a chair holding a baby in a dimly lit room, perhaps contemplating gentle night weaning. Behind them, there is a crib with stuffed toys and a large teddy bear on the floor. A bouquet of flowers is seen near the window.

Gentle Night Weaning: How and When to Wean Your Baby Off Night Feedings

A baby wearing a beige onesie is lying on an adult's lap, seemingly upset due to a possible milk strike. The adult is holding the infant in a seated position in a cozy indoor environment with light-colored bedding and pillows in the background.

Milk Strike: When Your Baby Refuses to Eat and What to Do

Close-up of a baby breastfeeding. The baby, who has light-colored hair, is latched onto the breast and looking up with one hand resting on the mother's chest. The mother holds the baby gently with one hand supporting the baby's head, ensuring both are comfortable as she provides essential vitamin D while breastfeeding.

Vitamin D Supplementation When Breastfeeding

A woman with curly hair is holding and bottle-feeding a baby wrapped in a light blue blanket. She is sitting on a couch with yellow and white patterned cushions. Despite her nursing aversion, the baby looks up at her lovingly while drinking from the bottle.

I Didn’t Enjoy Breastfeeding . . . And That’s Okay

A baby is breastfeeding, held closely by a person wearing a light blue and white striped shirt. The baby's eyes are closed and one hand rests gently against the person's chest, embodying the warmth and connection celebrated in breastfeeding affirmations.

20 Breastfeeding Affirmations You Need to Say

A woman with brown hair is breastfeeding a baby in a room with pastel-colored walls, debunking common myths about breastfeeding. She is wearing a white tank top, and the baby is dressed in a beige onesie. The woman holds the baby close, sitting on a chair or bed.

15 Myths About Breastfeeding

A breast pump and bottles containing milk are in the foreground, essential tools for power pumping. Behind them, several bags of stored breast milk are lined up in a container. In the background, a baby dressed in blue is lying down on a white surface.

Power Pumping: The Method to Boost Your Milk Supply

A stainless steel rack holds several jars of a creamy liquid, likely donor breastmilk, with white and orange lids in a laboratory setting. A gloved hand is visible, adjusting one of the jars.

Donor Breastmilk: Where to Get Some and How to Donate

A woman is seated on a beige chair, breastfeeding a baby while smiling. Another woman, wearing a medical uniform, kneels beside her and smiles, placing a hand on her arm. They appear to be in a clinical or office setting with white walls. This scene raises the question: what is an IBCLC?

What is an IBCLC?

A woman breastfeeds a baby while sitting in an armchair. Another woman in a white coat, possibly a doctor or nurse, sits beside her, smiling and resting a hand on the mother's arm. They are discussing overactive letdown in a light-colored room with a potted plant on a shelf.

Forceful or Overactive Letdown: What It Looks Like and What to Do

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