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 breastfeeding...

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 agitation which can be...

By Dr. Colette Wiseman, MD , breastfeeding specialist Are you struggling with low supply? A breastfeeding medicine doctor may be able to help with workup and treatment. Learn more here. When parents tell me they’re worried about low milk supply, my first steps are always assessment and support: check the baby’s latch, feeding frequency, weight gain, pumping/hand-expression technique, and any medical issues (thyroid, prior breast surgery, retained placenta, medication effects). If those are...