Breastfeeding challenges

A mother is at home breastfeeding her baby.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to deal with breast engorgement

Time to read: 5 min.

Mother breastfeeding her baby, highlighting the benefits for both mother and child

Breastfeeding Challenges

Too much breast milk? How to reduce oversupply

Time to read: 7 min.

A mother breastfeeding her baby while wearing a Medela maternity bra.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding while you or your baby are sick

Time to read: 7 min.

A mom breastfeeding her baby at night in her living room with the lights dimmed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Five breastfeeding challenges after one month – solved

Time to read: 6 min.

A baby breastfeeding on its mom's lap while at home.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding with flat, inverted or pierced nipples

Time to read: 7 min.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Too little breast milk? How to increase low milk supply

Time to read: 8 min.

A baby looks into the camera above while being held by its mom.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Nipple care for breastfeeding moms

Time to read: 5 min.

A mother breastfeeds her baby at home in the living room while the baby's grandmother supports her.

Breastfeeding Challenges

9 breastfeeding problems in the first month – solved

Time to read: 10 min.

Image of a mother and her newborn with guidance from Medela on essential tips for beginning breastfeeding and ensuring a strong start.

Breastfeeding Challenges

6 breastfeeding problems in the first week – solved

Time to read: 8 min.

A mom getting ready to go to work while holding her baby on her hip in the kitchen.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Going back to work as a breastfeeding mom

Time to read: 4 min.

breastfeeding woman with nipple pain

Breastfeeding Challenges

Sore nipples and breastfeeding: causes, tips, and prevention

Time to read: 3 min.

A newborn baby nursing on large breasts.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Clogged Milk Ducts and Mastitis Treatment

Time to read: 2 min.

A mom pumping with a Medela Freestyle Flex™ Two-phase double electric breast pump while sitting at home.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Common Causes and Solutions When Experiencing Less Milk Production in One Breast

Time to read: 3 min.

Medela Contact™ Nipple Shields x2 with a storing / carrying case

Breastfeeding Challenges

Nipple Shields for Nursing: When & Why To Use Them

Time to read: 1 min.

A child breastfeeds while sitting on his mother's lap.

Breastfeeding Challenges

5 Tips for Night Weaning Your Toddler

Time to read: 3 min.

A mother prepares a healthy meal to support good nutrition during breastfeeding while her baby sleeps in a sling attached to her.

Breastfeeding Challenges

The Breastfeeding Diet: How Food Affects Your Milk

Time to read: 3 min.

A mom breastfeeding her baby at night in her living room with the lights dimmed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to manage cluster feeding and fussy newborns at night

Time to read: 3 min.

A baby sleeps on its tummy while its mother gives it a gentle kiss on the bottom of its foot and places her hand on its head.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Green Baby Poop: What It Means and When To Worry

Time to read: 1 min.

woman sitting in front of latop

Breastfeeding Challenges

Does Stress Impact Breast Milk Quality and Supply?

Time to read: 2 min.

A mother holds her sleeping newborn close to her face.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to Hand Express Your Breast Milk When Needed

Time to read: 3 min.

Breastfeeding Challenges

What is Reverse Cycling and Why Does it Happen?

Time to read: 1 min.

Baby drinking breast milk directly from mother's breast during breastfeeding session

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breast Size & Breastfeeding: Does Size Matter?

Time to read: 3 min.

A mom breastfeeding her baby and supplementing the diet using Medela's Supplemental Nursing System™ (SNS).

Breastfeeding Challenges

Mammary Hypoplasia: What To Do If You’re Diagnosed

Time to read: 4 min.

A newborn baby nursing on large breasts.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Tips from an LC: 8 Tips if Your Baby Has Lost Too Much Weight and About Newborn Weight Loss

Time to read: 3 min.

Close-up of a sleeping baby being breastfed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to Get Rid of Milk Blisters

Time to read: 3 min.

A baby holds its mother's finger while breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How Tongue Tie in Babies Can Affect Breastfeeding

Time to read: 3 min.

Close-up of a mom breastfeeding her newborn baby.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding Pain Relief to Treat Sore Nipples

Time to read: 2 min.

A teddy bear looking out at the sea.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Lactating After Loss: Aching Heart and Breasts

Time to read: 1 min.

A mother supports the head of her newborn baby while it is being breastfed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Ways to Alleviate Sore Nipples Fast While Breastfeeding

Time to read: 2 min.

Close-up of a sleeping baby boy.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Risk Factors That Can Affect Your Newborn's Latch

Time to read: 1 min.

A mom breastfeeds her baby while sitting in a rocking chair by the window.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Oral thrush in babies: signs, symptoms and prevention

Time to read: 3 min.

A pregnant woman sits outside on the veranda with a drink in one hand and the other on her pregnant belly.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding Risk Factors to Consider Before Birth

Time to read: 2 min.

A mother breastfeeds her baby at home while sitting on the couch.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER): What It Is and How to Treat It

Time to read: 2 min.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Itchy nipples and painful breasts are common signs of breast thrush

Time to read: 5 min.

A mother is at home breastfeeding her baby.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to deal with breast engorgement

Time to read: 5 min.

Mother breastfeeding her baby, highlighting the benefits for both mother and child

Breastfeeding Challenges

Too much breast milk? How to reduce oversupply

Time to read: 7 min.

A mother breastfeeding her baby while wearing a Medela maternity bra.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding while you or your baby are sick

Time to read: 7 min.

A mom breastfeeding her baby at night in her living room with the lights dimmed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Five breastfeeding challenges after one month – solved

Time to read: 6 min.

A baby breastfeeding on its mom's lap while at home.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding with flat, inverted or pierced nipples

Time to read: 7 min.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Too little breast milk? How to increase low milk supply

Time to read: 8 min.

A baby looks into the camera above while being held by its mom.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Nipple care for breastfeeding moms

Time to read: 5 min.

A mother breastfeeds her baby at home in the living room while the baby's grandmother supports her.

Breastfeeding Challenges

9 breastfeeding problems in the first month – solved

Time to read: 10 min.

Image of a mother and her newborn with guidance from Medela on essential tips for beginning breastfeeding and ensuring a strong start.

Breastfeeding Challenges

6 breastfeeding problems in the first week – solved

Time to read: 8 min.

A mom getting ready to go to work while holding her baby on her hip in the kitchen.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Going back to work as a breastfeeding mom

Time to read: 4 min.

breastfeeding woman with nipple pain

Breastfeeding Challenges

Sore nipples and breastfeeding: causes, tips, and prevention

Time to read: 3 min.

A newborn baby nursing on large breasts.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Clogged Milk Ducts and Mastitis Treatment

Time to read: 2 min.

A mom pumping with a Medela Freestyle Flex™ Two-phase double electric breast pump while sitting at home.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Common Causes and Solutions When Experiencing Less Milk Production in One Breast

Time to read: 3 min.

Medela Contact™ Nipple Shields x2 with a storing / carrying case

Breastfeeding Challenges

Nipple Shields for Nursing: When & Why To Use Them

Time to read: 1 min.

A child breastfeeds while sitting on his mother's lap.

Breastfeeding Challenges

5 Tips for Night Weaning Your Toddler

Time to read: 3 min.

A mother prepares a healthy meal to support good nutrition during breastfeeding while her baby sleeps in a sling attached to her.

Breastfeeding Challenges

The Breastfeeding Diet: How Food Affects Your Milk

Time to read: 3 min.

A mom breastfeeding her baby at night in her living room with the lights dimmed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to manage cluster feeding and fussy newborns at night

Time to read: 3 min.

A baby sleeps on its tummy while its mother gives it a gentle kiss on the bottom of its foot and places her hand on its head.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Green Baby Poop: What It Means and When To Worry

Time to read: 1 min.

woman sitting in front of latop

Breastfeeding Challenges

Does Stress Impact Breast Milk Quality and Supply?

Time to read: 2 min.

A mother holds her sleeping newborn close to her face.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to Hand Express Your Breast Milk When Needed

Time to read: 3 min.

Breastfeeding Challenges

What is Reverse Cycling and Why Does it Happen?

Time to read: 1 min.

Baby drinking breast milk directly from mother's breast during breastfeeding session

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breast Size & Breastfeeding: Does Size Matter?

Time to read: 3 min.

A mom breastfeeding her baby and supplementing the diet using Medela's Supplemental Nursing System™ (SNS).

Breastfeeding Challenges

Mammary Hypoplasia: What To Do If You’re Diagnosed

Time to read: 4 min.

A newborn baby nursing on large breasts.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Tips from an LC: 8 Tips if Your Baby Has Lost Too Much Weight and About Newborn Weight Loss

Time to read: 3 min.

Close-up of a sleeping baby being breastfed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How to Get Rid of Milk Blisters

Time to read: 3 min.

A baby holds its mother's finger while breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Challenges

How Tongue Tie in Babies Can Affect Breastfeeding

Time to read: 3 min.

Close-up of a mom breastfeeding her newborn baby.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding Pain Relief to Treat Sore Nipples

Time to read: 2 min.

A teddy bear looking out at the sea.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Lactating After Loss: Aching Heart and Breasts

Time to read: 1 min.

A mother supports the head of her newborn baby while it is being breastfed.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Ways to Alleviate Sore Nipples Fast While Breastfeeding

Time to read: 2 min.

Close-up of a sleeping baby boy.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Risk Factors That Can Affect Your Newborn's Latch

Time to read: 1 min.

A mom breastfeeds her baby while sitting in a rocking chair by the window.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Oral thrush in babies: signs, symptoms and prevention

Time to read: 3 min.

A pregnant woman sits outside on the veranda with a drink in one hand and the other on her pregnant belly.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding Risk Factors to Consider Before Birth

Time to read: 2 min.

A mother breastfeeds her baby at home while sitting on the couch.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER): What It Is and How to Treat It

Time to read: 2 min.

Breastfeeding Challenges

Itchy nipples and painful breasts are common signs of breast thrush

Time to read: 5 min.