StanfordBreastfeeding

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Breastfeeding | Newborn Nursery

We strongly endorse breast milk as the optimal nutrition for newborns. We also know that, while breastfeeding is natural, it is not always easy, and that each ...

Preparing for Successful Breastfeeding

The preparation for successful breastfeeding begins before delivery. Expectant mothers can be empowered to help their babies feed successfully if they know what ...

Maximizing Milk Production

When an infant is unable to breastfeed effectively, and his mother needs to stimulate the breasts and express milk with a breast pump, building and maintaining ...

Hand Expressing Milk | Newborn Nursery

Breastfeeding in the First Hour · Preparing for Successful Breastfeeding · Early Initiation of Breastfeeding · A Perfect Latch · Hand Expressing Milk · Maximizing ...

Breastfeeding Resources

Breastfeeding Resources · Newborn Nursery · Stanford Medicine · News · Events · Careers · Contact · Health Care · Stanford Health Care · Stanford Children's ...

A Perfect Latch | Newborn Nursery

Many breastfeeding problems, though, can be avoided or improved with some simple tips and hands-on help with latching on. In this video, Dr. Jane Morton ...

ABCs of Breastfeeding | Newborn Nursery

The video, Breastfeeding, a Guide to Getting Started, demonstrates in clear and simple terms, the fundamental principles of an effective latch and how a ...

Breastfeeding in the First Hour

Successful Breastfeeding Begins Right at Birth. Whether the delivery of a baby goes exactly as expected or veers down a completely unexpected path, ...

Breastfeeding Support

In-person lactation consultations are available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m at our location at Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group in Menlo ...

Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Women who are breastfeeding should eat a well-balanced, varied diet and drink enough liquids. Read on for more details.