Lactation Resources for Breastfeeding Mothers
Below you will find a wide range of resources to help you while you are breastfeeding your baby.
Questions?
If you have an urgent question or concern, please call or text 941-216-6159. For breastfeeding emergencies, including if you believe you have mastitis, please contact your primary care or OB provider, or visit your local Emergency Department. For all other questions or to inquire about setting up a lactation appointment, please submit our online form.
Breastfeeding Information
- Lactation Education Resources (lactationtraining.com) → Find information regarding topics such as breast refusal, engorgement and mastitis, colicky babies, calming a crying newborn, bottle feeding a breastfeeding baby, importance of latching on, and much more.
- Breastfeeding Support from Medela (medela.us) →
- Should You Wake Your Baby Up for Feedings? (whattoexpect.com) →
- Gassy Baby: Infant Gas Relief, Signs and Symptoms (whattoexpect.com) →
- Pros and Cons of Pacifier Use in Breastfed Babies (verywellfamily.com) →
- Breastfeeding Frequently Asked Questions (cdc.gov) →
- Engorgement: Learn What Engorgement Is and How to Treat it (usda.gov) →
- Breastfeeding With Sore Nipples (llli.org) →
- Nipple Shield (my.clevelandclinic.org) →
- Newborn Sleep and Feeding Schedule for Baby’s First Month (todaysparent.com) →
Breast Milk Pumping and Breast Milk Storage Information
- Breast Pumping Guide: When and How Long to Pump (ameda.com) →
- Choosing a Breast Pump (fda.gov) →
- How Do I Know What Size Flange to Use With My Breast Pump? (milky-mama.com) →
- The Breastfeeding Mom's Guide to Using a Haakaa Breast Pump (momlikeyoumeanit.com) →
- Power Pumping Explained Plus Tips to Pump More Milk (momlikeyoumeanit.com) →
- Proper Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk (cdc.gov) →
- How to Keep Your Breast Pump Kit Clean (cdc.gov) →
- How to Choose Baby Bottles (babysparks.com) →
Newborn/Infant Formula Information
- Choosing an Infant Formula (cdc.gov) →
- How Much and How Often to Feed Infant Formula (cdc.gov) →
- Infant Formula Preparation and Storage (cdc.gov) →
- How to Choose Baby Bottles (babysparks.com) →
-
How to Bottle Feed your Baby: Paced Bottle Feeding (youtube.com) →
Newborn Conditions
- Jaundice in Newborns: Parent FAQs (healthychildren.org) →
- Reflux in Newborns (breastfeeding.support) →
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD (illi.org) →
-
How Can I Tell if my Baby Is Constipated? (healthychildren.org) →
Videos
- Latching Your Baby (healthlinkbc.ca) →
- Admission to Postpartum: Keeping Your Baby Skin-to-Skin (healthlinkbc.ca) →
- Hand Expressing Milk (healthlinkbc.ca) →
- Breastfeeding Positions (healthlinkbc.ca) →
- Baby Feeding Cues and Behaviors (healthlinkbc.ca) →
-
Deep Latch Technique for Pain-Free Breastfeeding (youtube.com) →
Commonly Used Nursing Products
- Lanolin, nipple creams, or nipple butters
- Gel pads
- Disposable or reusable nursing pads
- Breast shells
- Nipple shields
- Latch assist
- Breast therapy pads for cold or warmth
- Haakaa
- Silverette cups
- Breast massagers
Celebrate Your Journey
Breastfeeding is an amazing and personal journey for every mother and baby. There will be struggles and triumphs along the way and no matter how long your journey lasts, you should be proud of what you have accomplished. Below are a few ways you can choose to celebrate this wonderful experience. You can try searching websites or apps such as Pinterest or Etsy for creative ideas.
- Breast milk jewelry. Some examples include:
- Breast milk bath photo shoot. Some examples include:
- Make your own "Tree of Life" photo (PDF) →
- Breastfeeding photo shoot. To celebrate your ongoing journey or the end of your journey. Some examples include: