**This is a community to encourage, support, and educate parents nursing babies/children through their breastfeeding journey. Partners are also welcome here.**

Sub Rules: 

1. Please No Perverts. No posts or comments allowed which sexualize breastfeeding/pictures of babies. ABFers need to go to their own subs, this is a sub for feeding children.

2. No harassment or shaming. 

3. No advertising, self promotion, or marketing. 

4. No surveys, studies, or research projects. 

5. No selling, fundraising, or drug-seeking. 

6. No medical questions. Posts or photos asking medical questions ("does this look infected?" "is this poop normal?") are best directed to your pediatrician/OBGYN. 

If you are being harassed by a user via private message, please [send a report](https://old.reddit.com/report) to the admins with the link to your message under "targeted harassment."

There are private groups called r/breastfeedingmoms and r/privatebreastfeeding, so check them out too.

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We welcome all questions, but please use the search bar or review the sidebar for FAQs. We are not medical professionals, so please refrain from asking medical questions, posting pictures of poopy diapers, etc. When you submit a post, check that you can see it in www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/new.  If not, message the mods so we can check the spam filter. Please no advertising, self-promotion, or corporate marketing.  No fundraising links: as a community, we're not set up for screening each funding request.  No surveys shall be posted without prior approval from the mod team.  Do not attempt to buy/sell/trade breastmilk or drugs.  Consult a physician before accepting any medical advice.

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**Helpful for New Parents**

*  Normal Newborn Behavior & Why [Breastmilk is Not Just Food](http://www.drjen4kids.com/soap%20box/normal_%20newborn.htm#.T0MhJlwePFI) 
*  What to expect in the early weeks [breastfeeding a newborn](http://kellymom.com/momblog/bf/normal/nursing-your-newborn/)
*  Video demo of using [hand expression](http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/HandExpression.html) to feed a baby and help bring in more milk
* Video demo of [latching technique](https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/breastfeeding-attachment/)
*  ["Laid-back" breastfeeding position](http://www.biologicalnurturing.com/) 
*  [Side-lay position](http://www.mother-2-mother.com/tut-layingdown.htm)
*  Jack Newman's [latching videos](http://ibconline.ca/breastfeeding-videos-2/) 
*  How can I tell if my baby is [getting enough milk?](http://www.llli.org/faq/enough.html)
* [La Leche League International](http://www.llli.org/) is a mother-to-mother support group for breastfeeding mothers. There are pages for LLL in [USA](http://www.lllusa.org/), [Canada](http://www.lllc.ca/), [Australia](http://www.lalecheleague.org.nz/get-help), and other regions/countries/specific states.

**Breastfeeding Resources**

* www.kellymom.com - Evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.
*  [The BEST Latching Video](https://www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/comments/xl07ay/the_latching_video_that_saved_my_bf_journey/)
* [Growth Charts for Breastfed Babies](http://kellymom.com/health/growth/growthcharts/)  
* Can a nursing mother [eat this food](http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-foods/)?
* Tips for [boosting milk supply](https://kellymom.com/hot-topics/low-supply/)
* [Benefits of breastfeeding beyond 12 months](http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/ebf-benefits/)  
* Concerned about the medication you're taking? Check here first! [Dr. Hale's Infant Risk Center](http://www.infantrisk.com/) 
* Harassed for nursing in public? Best for Babes has a [hotline](http://www.bestforbabes.org/nursing-in-public-hotline-855-nip-free) to help you.
* Need help finding an IBCLC?  Try [International Lactation Consultant Association's Directory](http://www.ilca.org/main/why-ibclc/falc) or [United States Lactation Consultant Association](https://uslca.org/resources/find-an-ibclc)


**Pumping & Bottles**

* www.workandpump.com - for mothers who will be returning to work/school part or full-time and pumping.
* [How much milk will my baby need?](http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/milkcalc/ )
* Choose the correct breast shield/flange [size](https://exclusivepumping.com/breast-shield-sizing/) to maximize pumping output
* [How to bottle feed a breastfed baby](http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/)
* [My power went out and I have breastmilk in the freezer – Help!](http://kellymom.com/hot-topics/frozen-milk-power-outage/)
* [Info Graphic from AeroFlow company regarding ACA's impact on breastfeeding](https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/media/wysiwyg/Menu/Blog/acas-effect-on-breastfeeding1.png)

**Resources for nursing WOC**

* [Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association](http://blackmothersbreastfeeding.org/)
* [Black Women Do Breastfeed](https://blackwomendobreastfeed.org/breastfeeding-resources/)
* [Boosting Black Moms' Nursing Success](https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/parents/where-black-moms-can-turn-for-breastfeeding-help)
* [Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Resources for African American Families](https://thechildbirthprofession.com/pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-resources-for-african-americans/)


**Didn't find what you were looking for?** *For a complete list of our resources, and links to other parenting subs, check out our [wiki](http://www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/wiki/index)*

<div class="md">This is a community to encourage, support, and educate parents nursing babies/children through their breastfeeding journey. Partners are also welcome here.

Sub Rules: 

<ol>
<li>Please No Perverts. No posts or comments allowed which sexualize breastfeeding/pictures of babies. ABFers need to go to their own subs, this is a sub for feeding children.</li>
<li>No harassment or shaming. </li>
<li>No advertising, self promotion, or marketing. </li>
<li>No surveys, studies, or research projects. </li>
<li>No selling, fundraising, or drug-seeking. </li>
<li>No medical questions. Posts or photos asking medical questions (&quot;does this look infected?&quot; &quot;is this poop normal?&quot;) are best directed to your pediatrician/OBGYN. </li>
</ol>

If you are being harassed by a user via private message, please <a href="https://old.reddit.com/report">send a report</a> to the admins with the link to your message under &quot;targeted harassment.&quot;

There are private groups called <a href="/r/breastfeedingmoms">r/breastfeedingmoms</a> and <a href="/r/privatebreastfeeding">r/privatebreastfeeding</a>, so check them out too.

<hr/>

We welcome all questions, but please use the search bar or review the sidebar for FAQs. We are not medical professionals, so please refrain from asking medical questions, posting pictures of poopy diapers, etc. When you submit a post, check that you can see it in <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/new">www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/new</a>. If not, message the mods so we can check the spam filter. Please no advertising, self-promotion, or corporate marketing. No fundraising links: as a community, we&#39;re not set up for screening each funding request. No surveys shall be posted without prior approval from the mod team. Do not attempt to buy/sell/trade breastmilk or drugs. Consult a physician before accepting any medical advice.

<hr/>

Helpful for New Parents

<ul>
<li> Normal Newborn Behavior &amp; Why <a href="http://www.drjen4kids.com/soap%20box/normal_%20newborn.htm#.T0MhJlwePFI">Breastmilk is Not Just Food</a> </li>
<li> What to expect in the early weeks <a href="http://kellymom.com/momblog/bf/normal/nursing-your-newborn/">breastfeeding a newborn</a></li>
<li> Video demo of using <a href="http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/HandExpression.html">hand expression</a> to feed a baby and help bring in more milk</li>
<li>Video demo of <a href="https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/breastfeeding-attachment/">latching technique</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://www.biologicalnurturing.com/">&quot;Laid-back&quot; breastfeeding position</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.mother-2-mother.com/tut-layingdown.htm">Side-lay position</a></li>
<li> Jack Newman&#39;s <a href="http://ibconline.ca/breastfeeding-videos-2/">latching videos</a> </li>
<li> How can I tell if my baby is <a href="http://www.llli.org/faq/enough.html">getting enough milk?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.llli.org/">La Leche League International</a> is a mother-to-mother support group for breastfeeding mothers. There are pages for LLL in <a href="http://www.lllusa.org/">USA</a>, <a href="http://www.lllc.ca/">Canada</a>, <a href="http://www.lalecheleague.org.nz/get-help">Australia</a>, and other regions/countries/specific states.</li>
</ul>

Breastfeeding Resources

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.kellymom.com">www.kellymom.com</a> - Evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.</li>
<li> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/comments/xl07ay/the_latching_video_that_saved_my_bf_journey/">The BEST Latching Video</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kellymom.com/health/growth/growthcharts/">Growth Charts for Breastfed Babies</a> </li>
<li>Can a nursing mother <a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-foods/">eat this food</a>?</li>
<li>Tips for <a href="https://kellymom.com/hot-topics/low-supply/">boosting milk supply</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/ebf-benefits/">Benefits of breastfeeding beyond 12 months</a> </li>
<li>Concerned about the medication you&#39;re taking? Check here first! <a href="http://www.infantrisk.com/">Dr. Hale&#39;s Infant Risk Center</a> </li>
<li>Harassed for nursing in public? Best for Babes has a <a href="http://www.bestforbabes.org/nursing-in-public-hotline-855-nip-free">hotline</a> to help you.</li>
<li>Need help finding an IBCLC? Try <a href="http://www.ilca.org/main/why-ibclc/falc">International Lactation Consultant Association&#39;s Directory</a> or <a href="https://uslca.org/resources/find-an-ibclc">United States Lactation Consultant Association</a></li>
</ul>

Pumping &amp; Bottles

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.workandpump.com">www.workandpump.com</a> - for mothers who will be returning to work/school part or full-time and pumping.</li>
<li><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/milkcalc/">How much milk will my baby need?</a></li>
<li>Choose the correct breast shield/flange <a href="https://exclusivepumping.com/breast-shield-sizing/">size</a> to maximize pumping output</li>
<li><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/">How to bottle feed a breastfed baby</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kellymom.com/hot-topics/frozen-milk-power-outage/">My power went out and I have breastmilk in the freezer – Help!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/media/wysiwyg/Menu/Blog/acas-effect-on-breastfeeding1.png">Info Graphic from AeroFlow company regarding ACA&#39;s impact on breastfeeding</a></li>
</ul>

Resources for nursing WOC

<ul>
<li><a href="http://blackmothersbreastfeeding.org/">Black Mothers&#39; Breastfeeding Association</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blackwomendobreastfeed.org/breastfeeding-resources/">Black Women Do Breastfeed</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/parents/where-black-moms-can-turn-for-breastfeeding-help">Boosting Black Moms&#39; Nursing Success</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thechildbirthprofession.com/pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-resources-for-african-americans/">Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Resources for African American Families</a></li>
</ul>

Didn&#39;t find what you were looking for? For a complete list of our resources, and links to other parenting subs, check out our <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/wiki/index">wiki</a>
</div>

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**This is a community to encourage, support, and educate parents nursing babies/children through their breastfeeding journey.  Partners seeking advice and support are also welcome here.**

<div class="md">This is a community to encourage, support, and educate parents nursing babies/children through their breastfeeding journey. Partners seeking advice and support are also welcome here.
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to protect moms & babies from creeps & pervs, we are no longer allowing photo posts. please utilize one of the private breastfeeding subreddits for sharing photos.

<div class="md">to protect moms &amp; babies from creeps &amp; pervs, we are no longer allowing photo posts. please utilize one of the private breastfeeding subreddits for sharing photos.
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