Breastfeeding Tips Centre: Resources for Parents and Caregivers

If you’re a new parent, it’s normal to feel stressed. After all, having a baby is a huge life change! Learn if stress can affect breast milk production, what to do if your breast milk supply is affected and how to manage stress.

Discover the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby. Explore the information below to learn why breast milk is the optimal nutrition option, along with other advantages of breastfeeding that you may have never heard about!

Concern over producing enough breast milk isn’t uncommon for those who choose to try breastfeeding. Understanding how your body produces breast milk—and how much baby actually needs—can help ease some of the pressure around breastfeeding and breast milk production.

There are many reasons a nursing mother might experience a low milk supply. At the top of the list are breastfeeding/pumping frequency and how well the breasts are emptied. Fortunately, power pumping addresses both. Learn about this milk-stimulating method, how to try it, and several tips for getting the most out of power pumping sessions.

If your baby is feeding several times over the course of an hour or two, they may be in a cluster-feeding phase. Learn more about this natural hunger uptick, when and why babies experience it, and several tips to give your baby what they need while also taking care of yourself.

Learn about different breastfeeding positions and how to make sure that your baby has latched on properly.