About.com Health: It's World Breastfeeding Week

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Any woman who's ever breastfed (and even those around her) knows how difficult it can be: sore nipples, baby won't latch on, not enough milk, etc. So it's important to have some peer support during this time, which is what this year's World Breastfeeding Week is all about. Even if you're loving every breastfeeding moment, some of these tips may help you, too. Preparing to Breastfeed One of the best ways to make breastfeeding go smoothly is to do your homework before the baby arrives. A little planning, educating, and support-gathering can go a long way. How To Prepare To Breast Feed Baby's First Breastfeeding: What to Expect Best Positions for Breastfeeding Search Related Topics:  childbirth class  third trimester  labor and birth Is the Baby Getting Enough Milk? One of a new mom's biggest concerns is whether her baby is getting enough milk. Feeding every 2 to 3 hours is one clue that the baby is satiated; here are other Signs That a Baby is Getting Enough Milk. How to Remove a Baby From the Breast Soothing Sore Nipples Search Related Topics:  signs of hunger  growth spurts  sleeping through the night Why Breastfeeding is Best For the Baby In addition to boosting a baby's immunity, breast milk reduces the risk of asthma and allergies in infants, and contains nutrients essential in brain, eye and nervous system development--among a host of other benefits. Top Reasons to Breastfeed for a Baby's Health How to Supplement Your Baby's Breastfeeding Schedule The Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding Search Related Topics:  breastfeeding benefits  antibodies in breast milk  pros and cons of breastfeeding The Best Diet for Breastfeeding Moms What a mom puts in her body, and how she sustains her own energy level, are of course also important while breastfeeding. Here are the Top Nutrients a Nursing Mom Needs. How Much Water Breasteeding Moms Need Daily How To Lose Weight While Nursing Related Searches Health One Health System Health Supplement Brain Health Health com Featured Articles Returning to Work When Breastfeeding Tips for Pumping Breast Milk Orgasm and Lactating Women Clear, Red, Green & Brown: the Colors of Breast Milk How and Where to Donate Breast Milk Sexuality and Breastfeeding   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement