Common Concerns
Sore Nipples
Many moms report that breastfeeding can be tender at first until both they and their baby find comfortable breastfeeding positions and a good latch. Once you have done this, breastfeeding should be comfortable … More
Engorgement
It is normal for your breasts to become larger, heavier, and a little tender when they begin making greater quantities of milk on the 2nd to 6th day after birth. Sometimes this fullness may turn into engorgement, when your breasts feel very hard and painful … More
Plugged Ducts
It is common for many women to have a plugged duct in the breast at some point if she breastfeeds. A plugged milk duct feels like a tender and sore lump in the breast … More
Breast Infection
A breast infection, also called mastitis, is soreness or a lump in the breast that can be accompanied by a fever and/or flu-like symptoms, such as feeling run down or very achy … More
Fungal Infections
A fungal infection, also called a yeast infection or thrush, can form on your nipples or in your breast because it thrives on milk … More
Nursing “Strike”
A nursing "strike" is when your baby has been breastfeeding well for months, then suddenly loses interest … More
Resources
Research shows that having a support system is a critical component of a women meeting her breastfeeding goals. One of our goals at Yummy Mummy is to help build your support system and to provide the warm and supportive environment you need in the days, weeks and months after you meet your baby.
The contents on this resource page are just the beginnings of what we expect will be a treasure trove of valuable and helpful information for new moms.
Breastfeeding Information
| Benefits of Breastfeeding | Signs of a Good Latch |
| Common Concerns | Tips for Breastfeeding Success |
| Medicines and Breastfeeding | Tips for Making It Work |
Yummy Mummy Support Groups
Yummy Mummy offers support groups every week. Check our classes page for schedules.
Free Help from Lactation Educators
Lactation educators are standing by to answer your questions at (800) 994-9662, a free hotline sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
La Leche League Counselors
Visit the website of La Leche League's Manhattan branch for a list of La Leche League counselors in the area.
