The Boob Group

Cesarean, induction and epidural rates are at an all time high. How can birth interventions, such as these, impact your ability to breastfeed your baby? Which type of birth interventions have the greatest risk for negatively impacting breastfeeding? And what can you do, after your birth to minimize these challenges?

We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms through the children's first year of life. At seven months, what do you do when your baby starts biting, pinching or even hitting while at the breast? How much milk does your little one really need while you're away at work? Plus, reverse cycling and how to get your baby back on track.

A baby's latch may look perfect from the outside, but it's what's happening on the inside that's causing the breastfeeding challenge. How can a baby's oral anatomy impact their ability to breastfeed? What are some of the most common issues babies face? And how have our panelists overcome their personal struggles?

When a breastfeeding mom isn't making enough milk on her own, she has to consider some sort of supplementation for her little one. If you have low milk supply, what options are available and what are the pros and cons of each? Which options did our panelists choose and why? And what additional resources are available to help you make an informed decision?

Mothers have breastfed their babies since the beginning of time- otherwise the human race wouldn't have survived. So, why does it seem that more and more women are having trouble? Are we missing something that our babies are trying to tell us? Today we're learning all about biological nurturing, which encourages your own breastfeeding instincts.

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We continue our series following three breastfeeding moms through the children's first year of life. At six months, do our moms consider themselves "breastfeeding ninjas". Are they still feeling confident about their milk supply? And what are their plans for introducing solids?

Breastfeeding two children at the same time. The thought may seem daunting at first, but it's quite possible! Why would a mom choose to tandem nurse? What are the benefits? And what are the potential difficulties? Today we're getting advice from moms who have experience it firsthand

Engorgement, plugged ducts and sore nipples- oh my! There's nothing worse than dealing with painful breasts and nipples. Fortunately, many of these ailments can be fixed after a quick trip to your local natural foods store. How can these natural remedies help? Which treatments seems to work the best? We'll explore the top breastfeeding concerns as well as natural ways to overcome them.

There are many things a breastfeeding mom can do to help herself on her journey- while she's pregnant and after the birth of her baby. What are some of the best ways to be successful at breastfeeding so you won't need the help of a lactation consultant? How can you medical team make or break your experience? And what situations put mothers at higher risk for needing assistance?

We're continuing our year long series where we follow three women on their breastfeeding journeys. How our moms feeling now that they babies are five months old? Have they established routines to help them through the day? What's there experience been after returning to work? And have they been able to successfully manage all this while maintaining their milk supply and storage?

If your baby has been placed in the NICU, the separation between mom and baby can sometimes cause a challenge with breastfeeding. How can a mom maximize her breastfeeding success when in this situation? What are your options when it comes to supplementation? And how do you maintain a good milk supply when separated from your baby?

You're a breastfeeding mom and you still have nine months of pregnancy weight hanging around after the birth of your baby. How can you successfully lose the extra pounds while still maintaining a healthy milk supply for your little one? How many calories are needed to keep you supply and what are some healthy meals to help your keep on track? Plus, how to keep your body from producing too much lactic acid.

When a mother experiences a chronic low milk supply with one of her babies, she may wonder what she could do the next time around to have a greater milk supply. What are some possible causes of low milk supply? What are some recommended ways to increase supply? And how do you handle the constant worry and possibility of not being able to provide enough milk for your little one?

Choosing to have breast reduction surgery prior to having children may increase the amount of challenges you face when it's time to breastfeed. How can you minimize these risks? What additional steps can you take to increase your milk supply? And how do you deal with the guilt?