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Pregnancy and Newborns

Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding

People who are breastfeeding should eat a well-balanced, varied diet and drink enough liquids. Read on for more details.

Breastmilk Is Best

Your milk contains just the right balance of nutrients in a form most easily used by your baby's immature body systems.

Your Baby and Breastfeeding

Think there's only one way to breastfeed? You can position your baby in several ways during feeding time that can be comfortable for both of you.

Effective Sucking

It's important for your baby's health to be able to effectively remove milk from your breast during nursing. To do this, your baby must learn the correct way to suck. But how do you know if your baby is actually getting the nutrition they need? Here's a guide to help you.

Breastfeeding: Getting Started

The first weeks of breastfeeding should be considered a learning period for both you and your baby. Here's what you need to know.

How Breastmilk Is Made

Detailed information on how breastmilk is made for breastfeeding.