MilkWorks Parent Information Center

Welcome!  The information in the Parent Information Center (PIC) has been compiled by the Lactation Consultants at MilkWorks to provide to provide basic information about breastfeeding that we feel is appropriate to share with all parents. The PIC is based upon our many years of practice with breastfeeding mothers, as well as the latest research on breastfeeding.

Because breastfeeding is an individualized process for each mother and baby, it is impossible for us to publish information that problem solves individual concerns. We feel individual feeding problems are best dealt with in a personalized clinical consultation. There are many variations and unique factors that must be adequately assessed in order to appropriately diagnose and treat a breastfeeding problem. 

If you are a breastfeeding mother and are having a problem feeding your baby and this information does not help you resolve your concerns, we recommend you seek help from a board certified lactation consultant.  You are welcome to contact MilkWorks at 423-6402, or visit our FAQ page for additional information about our consultation services.  If you are unable to travel to MilkWorks and you do not have lactation help in your area, we may be able to provide a phone consultation.

If you are a breastfeeding mother and you have any concerns about the immediate health of yourself or your baby, please consult your physician or seek emergency medical treatment.

A table of contents is provided in the bar to the right. Files are available in PDF format and can be best viewed with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

Thank you.

Updated October 12, 2008. Additional information will be added as it becomes available.

Parent Info Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHY BREASTFEED?
• Exclusive Breastfeeding:  Isn’t Some Breastfeeding Good Enough? – ILCA

GETTING HELP
• When to See a Lactation Consultant – ILCA
• What to Expect When You See a Lactation Consultant – ILCA

THE BASICS OF BREASTFEEDING
• The Stages of Breastfeeding
• Nursing After a Cesarean
• Nursing More Than One Baby

LATCH INFORMATION
• Flat Nipples
• Latching Well
• Latching Diagram
• Engorgement
• Ankyloglossia or Tongue Tie

JAUNDICE
• My Baby is Jaundiced – What’s That? – ILCA

WEIGHT GAIN AND MILK SUPPLY
• Milk Supply and Weight Gain in the Early Days
• Guidelines for Appropriate Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies
• Low Milk Supply with an Older Baby
• Not Enough Milk?
• Breastfeeding and Hormonal Methods of Birth Control

PLUGGED DUCTS AND MASTITIS AND YEAST
• Plugged Ducts and Mastitis
• Yeast Infections
• Gentian Violet

FUSSY BABIES
• Soothing a Fussy Baby
• Won’t I Spoil my Baby?
• Probiotics

FOR MOM
• Adjusting to Motherhood
• Treating a Cold or Flu while Breastfeeding
• Alcohol and Breastfeeding
• Physical Activity:  Part of Your Healthy Lifestyle – ILCA
• Weight Loss During Lactation:  Are Low-Carbohydrate Diets a Good Choice? – ILCA
• Eating for Two:  You and Your Breastfeeding Baby - ILCA

RETURNING TO WORK
• Breastfeeding and Returning to Work – ILCA
• Returning to Work or School
• Breast Pumps
• Using a Double Electric Breast Pump
• Electric Breast Pump Rentals
• Milk Express ion and Pumping – ILCA
• Lipase Action in Pumped Breast Milk
• Tips for Caregivers

WEANING AND SOLIDS
• Feeding Solids Foods to Your Baby:  What Every Parent Should Know – ILCA
• Staring Solids and Weaning