Breastfeeding by 127 Pediatrics Blog

Certain maternal health conditions can cause low breast milk supply for breastfeeding mothers. 

A couple of years ago, I did a breastfeeding medicine consultation for a new mother. Sally...

Prenatal care impacts your breastfeeding success.

Exclusive breastfeeding is a lofty goal to attain and there are many components that affect the outcome of your breastfeeding success. Prenatal...

The use of drugs affects breastfeeding in many ways. 

In the fall of 2019, Rosemary discovered that she was pregnant. Immediately, she was filled with joy and excitement. But despite her...

Medications and breast milk is an important topic for nursing mothers and health care professionals alike.

A few years ago, I saw a woman named Allison for a lactation visit. We scheduled our...

Nipple piercings and breastfeeding require special considerations. This type of body piercing does not preclude someone from breastfeeding, you just need to understand certain nuances. Extra holes...

Tattoos and breastfeeding is a topic that comes up in my practice often. Just because you are on a breastfeeding journey with your child, it doesn't mean that you have to give up everything else...

Breastfeeding preparation during pregnancy is an important step in ensuring that you have the best chance of success. Breastfeeding is not easy, but with preparation, it is very doable.

Once the...

Pregnancy and breastfeeding diets can be difficult to understand.

When I think back on my time during pregnancy and breastfeeding, I remember what an important role baked potatoes and cookies...

Low milk supply is one of the most common reasons why women quit breastfeeding prematurely. There are many reasons for this common breastfeeding complication. In this article, we will look at the...

Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful experience, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. Many new mothers encounter some early breastfeeding problems, which can make the...

Mastitis can be one of the most painful and memorable problems that a breastfeeding mother may experience.

Let me just raise my hand and say that I suffered from this condition when my baby was a...

Nipple pain for a breastfeeding mother is a common complaint in my breastfeeding medicine practice. In most cases, pain signals that something is wrong. Reasons for nipple pain vary, but there are...