If I become pregnant, can I still breastfeed?
Yes.
What happens if I get mastitis or a breast infection?
If not treated early and properly, this can lead to an abscess. Mastitis can occur in the second or third...
What happens if I don’t have enough milk?
It is important to let the baby breast-feed longer, emptying each breast, and to use one breast predominantly for each...
Does breastfeeding prevent cancer?
Some studies have found an association between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of some cancers. Breastfeeding appears to have a...
Will I experience weight gain while I breastfeed?
Usually women will NOT gain weight, however there are many factors involved in weight gain.
I have had breast surgery. Can I breastfeed?
Some women who have had three to four incisions for fibrocystic breast disease may have some damage to collection ducts,...
If the baby is premature, can I breastfeed?
Yes. Breast milk is particularly good for premature babies even if it has to be administered through a tube.
Can I breastfeed if I have to return to work?
Yes. Many companies are making it easier for women to breastfeed and pump milk at work. If exclusive breastfeeding is...
I want to breastfeed and I have small breasts. Will I be successful?
Breast size does not correlate with breastfeeding ability. Some women with very small breasts cannot breastfeed, but this is a...