Topics Covered

If your infant is healthy, go directly to the number of the topic that relates to your child for specific care advice:
1. Frequency of feedings to bring in the milk supply
2. Length of feedings to bring in the milk supply
3. Signs of adequate milk supply (Do I have enough milk?)
4. How to increase milk supply
5. Supplemental formula
6. Extra water
7. Severe engorgement (generalized swelling and pain) of both breasts
8. Blocked milk ducts (1 or more tender lumps in the breast)
9. Sore or cracked nipples
10. Mother's medicines
11. Mother's smoking or tobacco use
12. Mother's diet
13. Sick infants
14. Sick mother (with acute illness)
15. Normal stools
16. Leaking breastmilk
17. Vitamin D and fluoride for breastfed baby
18. Storage of pumped milk

Consultants:

Lisbeth Gabrielski, RN and Marianne Neifert, M.D., Lactation specialists