Breastfeeding tools in tricky situations can make a meaningful difference in comfort, milk removal, and feeding success. Below are clickable links to breastfeeding supplies I commonly recommend in clinical practice, organized by category to make it easier to find what may be most helpful for you and your baby.    This is not a comprehensive list of breastfeeding supplies and most of these supplies are NOT needed prenatally.  Many of these supplies are tools used for specific

Domperidone Safety Lactmed: Summary of Studies on Safety for Mothers and Babies Infant Risk Center at Texas Tech Health Sciences Domperidone Dosage Starting dose: 10mg 3x/day Double dose: 20mg 3x/day Induced lactation dose (for adoptive/surrogate families): 20mg 4x/day, usually used in consultation with a physician and includes other medications and supplements. Domperidone Weaning CAUTION! Weaning too fast or stopping "cold turkey" can cause emotional dysregulation and agita

By Dr. Colette Wiseman, MD , breastfeeding specialist When parents tell me they’re worried about low milk supply, my first steps are...

Many new parents ask: “What can I eat or drink to support my milk supply?”  While reliable milk production relies primarily on frequent and effective milk removal (8 sessions per day of effective breastfeeding or pumping) , certain foods and supplements, rooted in tradition and some emerging research, may lend helpful support. 1. Dates In a randomized controlled trial, breastfeeding mothers who consumed 10 dates per day  experienced an 11% increase in breast-milk volume by we

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As a lactation consultant, I often hear from parents who are concerned about their newborn’s sleep habits. Understanding what is normal...

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So, this is probably the number one reason people ask me for a consult... My baby is not latching right! It's painful, or not effective...

It can be scary and disheartening when your breastfed baby isn't gaining enough weight. Fortunately, there are many ways to fix this...

I am often consulted to work with moms who have low supply. All too often, the problem is that baby was not transferring and extracting...