In May 2012, Time Magazine featured a cover photo of extended breastfeeding to represent a feature on attachment parenting. A discussion of how breastfeeding relates to attachment parenting.

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

Mothers feeding or supplementing formula in the early weeks or mothers can often return to breastfeeding, even breastfeeding exclusively.

Information, guidelines and resources for women interested in breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery.

Thrush is a fungal infection of the breast that can cause severe pain for a nursing mother. Here's some basic information on thrush, diagnosis and treatment.

Most breastfeeding mothers have to deal with the problem of plugged ducts at some point or another. This article covers the basics of plugged ducts and treatment, as well as warning signs of mastitis and when to seek help.

Causes, symptoms and treatment options for mastitis, a painful infection of the breast, somewhat common in nursing mothers. Includes a discussion of antibiotics and natural options.

Breast pads are an essential item for a newly breastfeeding mom. Available in both washable and disposable varieties, these little circles of padding collect the inevitable leakage of breast milk in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding.

Basic guidelines for pumping and storage of expressed breast milk.

Mothers often wonder if any special care or preparation of the breast is required for breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know.