The basics

Learning to nurse your newborn is like learning to dance with a new partner.
You have to find your rhythm and pace, and then you and your baby will be in the groove.

Expert advice

No matter how strong your mother's instinct is, you'll probably still have questions about breastfeeding. Our experts offer their advice.

You have questions, our lactation coaches have answers.

I’m expecting twins. Should I even consider breastfeeding?

Yes. Breastfeeding can make the intense early months with twins easier. Mothers of multiples begin breastfeeding at the same rate or higher than mothers of single babies. Many mothers have fully breastfed twins and triplets. There are even some who have fully breastfed quadruplets. You can make enough milk by breastfeeding or pumping often around the clock.

Breast pumping

Here's what you need to know for breast pumping at home,
at work or on the go...  Learn more

Breastfeeding tips

Newborns tend to breastfeed 8 to 12 times each day...

As babies grow, with practice they become faster at breastfeeding....

You don’t need to eat more than usual to breastfeed...

Breast fullness is not a good gauge of milk production...

A newborn’s stomach is as small as a marble...