Welcome to the Sixty Second Parent breastfeeding page. Here you will
find all you need to know to prepare yourself and your baby for
breastfeeding, including positioning, diet, problem solving, going back
to work and other helpful hints.
Have a look through our tips, read our blog, share your stories in our forums, interact with other breastfeeding moms, or ask our breastfeeding experts for help on your unanswered questions.
Have a look through our tips, read our blog, share your stories in our forums, interact with other breastfeeding moms, or ask our breastfeeding experts for help on your unanswered questions.
Breastfeeding After a Cesarean
Following a baby’s birth, breastmilk production will start regardless of the delivery method. As soon as the placenta has been expelled from the mother’s body, the hormones in charge of making milk go to work. more...D-MER - Negative emotions during letdown
D-MER is associated with negative feelings, just before your milk lets down, and disappearing within a few minutes. more...Forceful letdown or over active letdown and over supply
This article discusses the difference between an over active letdown and and over supply of milk. It gives solutions for both problems. more...Inverted or Flat Nipples
To determine if your nipples are flat or inverted you can try a simple “pinch” test. Hold your breast at the edge of the areola between your thumb and index finger and press in gently about an inch behind your nipple. more...Mastitis
Mastitis is breast inflammation, and sometimes infection. Mastitis can be caused by a plugged duct that was not treated, or by not breastfeeding frequently enough. more...Plugged milk ducts
A plugged milk duct is an area on your breast where milk flow is obstructed. A plugged duct usually develops gradually, and only affects one breast. more...Thrush or yeast infection
Thrush is also known as Yeast, Candida or Monilia. This infection is frequently caused by Candida Albicans that is often found in the vagina and the gastrointestinal tract. Yeast thrives in moist, dark and warm environments. more...Tips for avoiding nipple pain
Breastfeeding is a new experience for both baby and mother. Sometimes it takes a few days for the new breastfeeding pair to get into the swing of things, especially if there was any birth trauma involved. more...Search:
