What if baby suddenly stops breastfeeding—or breastfeeds all the time? What if your nipples hurt? What should you do if your breasts become engorged?
We've got answers to your breastfeeding questions and challenges. Taking it hour-by-hour, day-by-day, and week-by-week helps, too. Talk with your local WIC breastfeeding staff if you are struggling with a breastfeeding challenge. They are ready to support you.
Breastfeeding is a journey, with ups and downs and feelings of accomplishment and frustration. WIC is there to help every step of the way.
Find solutions for common breastfeeding challenges below!
How Much Milk Your Baby Needs
See how small a newborn’s tummy is and learn how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk.
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Nutrition While Breastfeeding
A nutritious, balanced diet helps you stay energetic and make plenty of milk for your baby.
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5 Breastfeeding Holds to Try
Try these ways to hold your baby, and figure out what works best for you.
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Steps and Signs of a Good Latch
These tips help you get a good latch—and know if you have one.
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Get Support from WIC
Whether you’re just starting out or having challenges, WIC is there for you at every step.
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Cluster Feeding and Growth Spurts
Learn about cluster feeding and what to expect during baby’s growth spurts.
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Plugged Ducts, Mastitis, and Thrush
There is help for plugged ducts and breast infections.
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Low Milk Supply
Many moms worry about low milk supply, even though most make exactly what baby needs.
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Why Baby May Suddenly Refuse the Breast
Learn why babies stop nursing—and how to get your baby breastfeeding again.
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Breast and Nipple Size and Shape
You can breastfeed no matter what the size and shape of your breast and nipple.
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Ways Your Friends and Family Can Help You
Learn about the ways your friends and family can support you.
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Combination Feeding and Maintaining Milk Supply
What is combination feeding, how to use it, and how to keep making milk.
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Weaning Your Baby
Knowing when and how to wean baby can be confusing. Learn how you can make the process a positive one.
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Using Bottles with a Breastfed Baby
Planning to be apart from baby? Find tips for feeding baby with expressed milk.
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Learning to Pump and Hand Express Milk
It may take practice, but soon you’ll be a pro at pumping and hand expression.
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Storing and Thawing Breast Milk
To make being away from your baby easier, learn how to store and thaw breast milk—safely.
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Making Milk Expression Work for You
Get tips and see how pumping can help solve your breastfeeding challenges.
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Breastfeeding and Alcohol, Drugs, and Smoking
Limit or avoid smoking, most drugs, and alcohol for baby’s health and yours.
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Video: Latches and Holds
Real moms share their experience getting a good latch and finding the right hold.
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Video: Overcoming Pain
Real moms share their experience with pain and how they found relief.
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