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.
Breast milk production - how breast milk is made
Your body begins the process of making breast milk as soon as you become pregnant. There are many hormones involved in preparing your breasts to produce milk. more...Breastfeeding - Be prepared
Tips for preparing to breastfeed. more...Breastfeeding - Latching on
Here are some practical tips for getting your baby latched on for breastfeeding. more...Breastfeeding on cue or baby led feedings
Babies give signals or cues when they begin to get hungry. more...Breastfeeding Positions
There are different ways you can hold your baby when breastfeeding. more...Burping
Tips on burping your breastfed baby as well as burping a baby who is drinking breastmilk from a bottle. more...Developing your breastfeeding support system
A big part of creating a successful breastfeeding journey is finding the right support system. more...Feeding expressed milk
There are many different feeding methods for feeding your baby expressed breastmilk. The age of your baby makes a big difference in which option you choose. more...Five amazing ingredients found in breast milk
Your breast milk contains numerous valuable components to help your baby thrive—many that the formula industry is unable to replicate. Here are some of the most important ingredients found in breast milk and how they benefit your child. more...How often newborns need to breastfeed
How often do babies need to eat? more...Milk supply and growth spurts
This tip explains the link between growth spurts and milk supply. more...Signs that your newborn is hungry
Babies are very smart and can teach you about their basic needs. You will begin to notice that your baby has certain behaviors that can help you understand her desire to breastfeed. more...Signs your baby is getting enough milk
Having assisted many new mothers and babies with early breastfeedings, I have frequently heard a common concern – “How will I know that my baby is getting enough milk because I can’t see how much my baby takes in during a breastfeeding?” more...Skin-to-skin
The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends mothers and babies be skin-to-skin immediately following birth. more...The benefits of breastfeeding
We live in a culture where a majority of young women and men have not seen newborns breastfeeding. more...The breast crawl and baby led latch
Babies are born with an instinct to breastfeed. A baby placed immediately on his or her mother’s abdomen after birth will slowly squirm and crawl up until he or she reaches his or her mother’s chest. 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...Tips for defending your decision to breastfeed
So you want to breastfeed your baby but find yourself defending your decision against your mom, your mother in law, and/or other important family members or friends. more...Vitamin D and your baby
Vitamin D is being hailed as the new 'wonder vitamin' - Is your baby getting enough vitamin D? more...Search:
