Breastfeeding Information
Arm's Reach Mini CoSleeper Review 
The Arm's Reach Mini CoSleeper can be a great help to nursing moms. Here's my observations after using one for 7 months with my second daughter. Becky´s Breastfeeding Information Library [offsite link]
More than 35 excellent articles, written by a board certified lactation consultant, on mothers´ most frequently asked questions. Breastfeeding and Birth Control - Preventing Pregnancy Naturally
One of the perks of breastfeeding is that when it is done exclusively, most women will not resume their periods for at least six months and often times much longer. This is nature’s way of ensuring that women do not have children too close together Breastfeeding at AskDrSears.com [offsite link]
Lots of articles from parenting experts Dr. William and Martha Sears. Topics include benefits of breastfeeding, rightstart techniques, common problems, breastfeeding while working, medications and breastfeeding, breastfeeding in special situations and more. Breastfeeding Basics [offsite link]
More 35 excellent articles on breastfeeding topics written by a board certified lactation consultant. Also includes a Q&A area and media updates. Breastfeeding is Eco-Friendly 
All the moms that have ever or will ever breastfeed have a lot to be proud of, including treading a little more lightly on our planet.The use of formula makes a huge negative impact on the planet by consuming energy, taking up space in landfills as well as polluting the air, water and ground. Common Sense Breastfeeding Topics [offsite link]
These articles, written by board certified lactation consultant and LLL Leader Diane Wiessinger, cover topics such as the early days, how breastfeeding works, dealing with others and the older baby. Don´t miss her article What if I want to wean my baby? CoSleeping and Breastfeeding - Safety and Benefits
Discusses issues surrounding cosleeping with your breastfed baby, including safety and benefits. Includes links to safe cosleeping sites and advice from pediatric and behavioral sleep experts. Cosleeping and Breastfeeding – A Family Choice
Whether to cosleep with your breastfeeding baby is a choice that needs to be made based upon what is right for your baby and family. Here's some things to know and consider when deciding if cosleeping is right for you. Dads and Breastfeeding
Resources on the role of fathers when a baby breastfeeds. Dehydration and Breastfeeding
Did you know that an actively breastfeeding baby can stll become dehydrated while ill? I didn't. Benefit from my experience during my daughter's bout with roseola to help avoid this nasty little complication. Dental Issues
The belief that nursing causes tooth decay is a myth. Here are some links to provide information. Dr. Jay Gordon [offsite link]
This website was co-founded by pediatrician Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP, IBCLC and breastfeeding advocate Cheryl Taylor White, BA, MME. Includes expert articles on breastfeeding, pediatric medicine, nutrition, parenting and alternative medicine. Drinking Alcohol While Breastfeeding
Is it safe to drink alcohol while breastfeeding? Addresses the scientific, psychological and practical considerations when deciding whether to indulge in a drink while nursing. Eating Well and Breastfeeding
Eating well especially while breastfeeding is critical to your health. If you are not getting the right amount of calories, vitamins and minerals for your body, you may experience depression, fatigue, listlessness and other conditions related to malnutrition Kellymom [offsite link]
Includes extensive articles addressing mothers´ questions about common breastfeeding concerns, nursing older infants, nursing after the first year, breastfeeding and medications/herbs, nutrition, parenting and more. La Leche League International [offsite link]
The foremost authority on breastfeeding today has an award-winning website, too! Among other things, you can: locate a local LLL group or accredited Leader in your area, read breastfeeding articles by mothers and breastfeeding experts, browse through the LLL product catalog, get information about breastfeeding and the law, fill out a Breastfeeding Help Form, or attend an online LLL Group meeting. Night Nursing and Sleep Deprivation
Night nursing is an area of anxiety for many nursing mothers who are longing for a full night's sleep. Includes encouraging advice and tips to try to increase sleep for mom and baby. Nursing a Sick Child
Breastfeeding can be invaluable when your child is ill. Here's a couple things you should know about nursing your sick child. Nursing While Sick
Did you know that you can and should continue nursing your baby when you are sick! Includes information and tips to get through cold and flu season. Preventing Back Pain
It is very common for breastfeeding moms to lean forward to nurse their baby and although at birth your baby is relatively light, breastfeeding in this or any other poor position can cause pain and fatigue throughout your entire body. Here are some tips for promoting good posture.
The Composition of Breast Milk
Breast milk is an extremely complex food with hundreds of ingredients and ever changing combinations and concentrations. For this reason it is very difficult to mimic this composition with formula which for one thing does not contain the critical antibodies and enzymes found in breast milk. The Occasional Bottle
Despite the would-be convenience of giving your breasts a break, it is not uncommon for breastfed babies to refuse an occasional bottle. Here are some tips for familiarizing your baby with the bottle. Vaccines and Breastfeeding
Accepting, foregoing, delaying or picking and choosing childhood vaccinations is an increasingly hot debate topic for parents and health practitioners. See how breastfeeding figures in to the decision-making process, how to find a vaccine-flexible doctor and resources you can consult to learn more. Weaning - When To Stop Breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends that children be breastfed for at least their first year. Breastfeeding for longer is ideal. Problems with weaning, namely a child’s resistance to the idea, are usually a result of an attempt to stop breastfeeding before he or she is ready. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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