Probably the most common breastfeeding problem would be the sore nipples, nipple pains and cracked or blistered nipples.  It would be helpful to read my post on "Tips for correct breastfeeding techniques" in order to prevent this from happening.  As a precaution and a remedy you should start using a lanolin cream during the last weeks of your … [Read more...]

During the nursing period, there is a time when every mother wants to increase her milk supply. As I have written before the main ingredient of milk is water in our bodies.  You need double the water intake during nursing period.  Without cutting down on water intake, you can also supplement with other food and drinks that will help produce or … [Read more...]

I am going to write a series on breastfeeding, just like the one I wrote on sleeping by composing the information I read in the books, recommendations I received from other mothers and my own personal experiences. First, I want to write about the physiological features of mother’s milk as well as its production. I don’t want to act as if we are … [Read more...]