Baby's First Year · Breastfeeding

How to maintain your breastmilk supply

Most breastfeeding* parents produce enough breast milk to feed their infants. However, many new parents say that they are unsure about their breast milk supply during the early days, and even months after breastfeeding has begun. Here you will find information about how breast milk* supply is established and what you can do to maintain… Continue reading How to maintain your breastmilk supply

Breastfeeding · Nutrition

Breastfeeding and healthy eating

Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from Canada’s Food Guide to help you feel your best. When breastfeeding, you should eat a little more food every day. Often, one extra snack per day is enough. This will help you get the calories and nutrients you need. Eating well when you are breastfeeding is important because it… Continue reading Breastfeeding and healthy eating

Baby's First Year · Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding: Oversupply or forceful let-down? 10 tips that may help

Do you find your baby comes on and off the breast several times during a feed, leading you to believe that you may not have enough breast milk to satisfy your baby? Is your baby very fussy or cries a lot when trying to breastfeed? While breastfeeding can you hear your baby loudly gulping breast… Continue reading Breastfeeding: Oversupply or forceful let-down? 10 tips that may help