Getting Started

Learning to breastfeed successfully takes time and patience. You’ll also need the right environment and supplies to create a strong nursing relationship with your baby. We’ve got tips for mom’s optimal comfort while nursing, ideas to keep you well nourished, and the encouragement you’ll need to to make the most of your feeding time with baby.

We want moms and babies to get off to a great start when it comes to breastfeeding. You can feed your baby anywhere and everywhere, but it helps to have a few tricks up your sleeve. We’ll share plenty of tips to get you started and keep you going on your breastfeeding adventure.

Every mom and baby is unique, but the basics of breastfeeding remain the same. We’ll explain how your amazing body provides nourishment to your baby.

Your breastfed baby will soon get familiar with your unique and individual nipples while nursing. We’ll share what you need to know to address minor feeding challenges caused by some nipple shapes and sizes that will keep both mom and baby happy.

Can I nurse my older child while I nurse my newborn? Of course you can! Tandem nursing has been around as long as lactation itself, so this is not really an unusual arrangement.

Prior to your baby’s birth it is impossible to know exactly what feeding plan you will need to follow, so having some simple guidelines might help. We’ll share everything you need to know to establish good feeding patterns with your newborn or older baby.

You deserve to have the breastfeeding relationship you planned for, and having a support team around you from the beginning is essential for your success. We’ll share some tips you can take advantage of when it comes to your hospital stay and breastfeeding support after delivery.

With so many breastfeeding products on the market, it can be tough for new moms to know what to buy. We’ll show you the essential supplies you’ll need to help you and your baby have a positive nursing experience.

Watching baby grow and thrive on your breast milk is a wonderful experience. Learning more about how your body produces milk, and how to ensure baby receives the proper balance of low-fat and high-fat milk, will help you keep baby full and happy.

Meeting your lactation consultant for the first time can be overwhelming. Rest assured, your IBCLC will be delighted to meet you and your bundle of joy! We’ll share useful tips on how to get the most out of your initial consultation to ensure you receive the best lactation care possible.

We asked Mahmee cofounder and lactation consultant extraordinare, Linda Hanna, for her “top 5” tips for a new breastfeeding mom. From proper positioning to a healthy diet, she’ll share her best advice to ensure breastfeeding success.

Some moms and babies have no trouble finding good positions for nursing, but many others take a bit longer to get comfortable and “into the groove.” We’ve seen all kinds of approaches to latching and positioning, and we’ll show you what you need to know.

Most newborns have nocturnal behavior that resembles their fetal behavior. In other words, they like to sleep all day and party all night! We’ll share vital information to help you understand baby’s sleep and feeding patterns, as well as give you the enouragement you need to keep breastfeeding through the night.

What is colostrum, when does it change to breastmilk, and more. Our own Meghan Johnson, IBCLC tells us everything we need to know about baby’s first foods!

New moms often wonder how often their baby needs to nurse. While every mom and baby are unique, we’ve seen many common patterns in nursing frequency and duration. We’ll share what you need to know to keep baby happy and full.

Thinking of continuing to nurse your toddler alongside your newborn? Tandem nursing has been around since lactation itself. Here’s what you need to know!