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Breastfeeding Basics

Breastfeeding, aka nursing, can be daunting for expecting and new moms, especially if you haven’t done it before.

No doubt that you will have myriad questions running in your mind:

  • How to get my newborn to latch properly?
  • How do I know that my newborn is nursing enough?
  • How long should I nurse on each side?
  • What foods to avoid while breastfeeding?
  • How to encourage the infant to nurse more?
  • How to wean my child?
  • Is there any meetup group for nursing moms?
  • Who are lactation consultants? Do I need one?

…and many more.

Overwhelmed, frustrated, tired, moms need answers for their questions without being judged or ridiculed. No question is too simple or silly to be asked.

The resources page in this site will be continuously updated with links to various resources in your local communities. These resources will help you with this lovely phase of your life by experienced moms who have done this, learned from their experiences and willing to pass the knowledge to other moms.

Do Onions Affect Breast Milk?

Onions, along with garlic, can add a lot of flavor to your dishes. But, do onions affect breast milk? Explore answers here.

Do Eggs Increase Breast Milk?

Diet is important for nursing moms, and everything in your diet will affect the quality of your breastmilk. But, do eggs increase breast milk? Find answers.

How Fast Does Breast Milk Replenish?

In the first months of life, your baby will rely primarily on your breastmilk. But, how fast does breast milk replenish? Explore answers here.

Can You Have Breast Milk Without Being Pregnant?

Our body is working in miraculous ways, and breastfeeding is one of them. But, can You Have Breast Milk Without Being Pregnant? Explore answers here.

Why Is Breast Milk Sticky?

If you are a nursing mother, you most likely realized that your breastmilk has a sticky consistency. Why is breast milk sticky? Explore answers here.

How Many Breast Milk Bottles To Send To Daycare?

Not all mothers have the option to stay at home with their baby for an extended period. But, how many breast milk bottles to send to daycare? Find answers.

Can Breast Milk Help Cradle Cap?

Some mothers claim that rubbing a little breastmilk on the area affected by the cradle cap. But, can breast milk help cradle cap? Explore details here.

What To Do If Baby Aspirated Breast Milk?

It is not uncommon for babies to aspirate breastmilk as they are getting used to the nursing process. But, what to do if baby aspirated breast milk?

How Long Can You Go Without Pumping Breast Milk?

Having a pumping schedule is vital for maintaining the milk flow to the parameters your baby needs. But, how long can you go without pumping breast milk?

Can Breast Milk Have Clumps?

Clumps in breastmilk can be concerning, but the sooner you acknowledge this condition, it will be better. Can breast milk have clumps? Explore answers here.

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