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Breastfeeding Benefits

Breastfeeding Benefits

Breastfeeding gives babies a healthy start—and is good for moms, too.

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Breastfeeding basics

Breastfeeding Basics

Learn how milk is made, when to nurse, how long babies nurse, and more.

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Talk to Your Family about Breastfeeding

Talk to Your Family about Breastfeeding

Talk about why you choose to breastfeed, and ask for your family’s support.

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Low Milk Supply

Low Milk Supply

Many moms worry about low milk supply, even though most make exactly what baby needs.

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Steps and signs of a good latch

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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When Breastfeeding Isn't Working

When Breastfeeding Isn't Working

Remember, help is available and there are solutions

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Talking to Your Employer About Pumping at Work

Talk to Your Employer About Pumping at Work

Get tips for talking with your employer about pumping at work

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Know your rights to breastfeed in public and at work

Your Breastfeeding Rights

Know your rights to breastfeed in public and at work.

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Using Bottles with a Breastfed Baby

Using Bottles with a Breastfed Baby

Planning to be apart from baby? Find tips for feeding baby with expressed milk.

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Pumping and Hand Expression Basics

Pumping and Hand Expression Basics

New to milk expression? Here’s what you need to know before you get started.

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Finding a Breast Pump

Finding a Breast Pump

Here are options for finding a breast pump at low cost.

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Making Milk Expression Work for You

Making Milk Expression Work for You

Get tips and see how pumping can help solve your breastfeeding challenges.

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