Breastfeeding Questions

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Definition

This guideline covers common questions asked about breastfeeding. If your infant is healthy, go directly to the number of the topic that relates to your child for care advice.

1. Frequency of feedings to bring in the milk supply
2. Length of feedings to bring in the milk supply
3. Signs of adequate milk supply (Do I have enough milk?)
4. How to increase milk supply
5. Supplemental formula
6. Extra water
7. Severe engorgement (swelling and pain) of the breast
8. Sore or cracked nipples
9. Mother's medicines
10. Sick infants
11. Sick mother (with acute illness)
12. Normal stools
13. Leaking breastmilk
14. Vitamin D and fluoride for breastfed baby

See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If

• Formula fed, see BOTTLE (FORMULA) FEEDING QUESTIONS
• Spitting up is the main concern, see SPITTING UP