Slings and pouches are truly helpful for breastfeeding and baby care – especially with infants and newborns. Here's some information, tips and tricks for nursing with a sling or pouch.

Many women who plan to breastfeed are unprepared for the afterbirth pain that accompanies nursing in the first few days after birth.

Back pain is a common complaint of new nursing mothers. Most of the time, this is an avoidable problem. Back pain while breastfeeding generally comes from easily correctable posture problems.

Using a nursing stool can help make the daily routine of nursing easier (and sometimes less painful). Here's my experience with the Medela Nursing Stool.

Many mothers ask me if and how they can feed on only one breast per feeding? Discusses when this might be appropriate and how to give it a try.

For those of us who have experienced successful breastfeeding, it's sometimes hard to know how to be supportive and encouraging with pregnant friends and new mothers. How best can we help others we know and love to share in the joy that we have found through breastfeeding?

The side-lying position can help mothers get more sleep. Here's some tips and information on nursing lying down.

A summary of the types of nursing positions and tips on when to choose a particular position and the basics of each.

My review of the lovely children's book about nursing in the human and animal world -- Mama's Milk by Michael Elsohn Ross and Ashley Wolff.

Even among breastfeeding advocates, there is always some debate over whether or not it is a good idea to nurse children to sleep, especially for naps. Explore the debate and my recommendation on naps.