Sex and Breastfeeding

Breast milk is the perfect food for babies, and it comes in a pretty package that few men are able to resist. Being a breastfeeding mom and a sexy partner at the same time can lead to some complicated feelings. Here is an honest discussion about sex, breasts, and changing relationships while you are breastfeeding.

Bleeding after sex

We haven't done the deed in over a month. The last time we did it I bled really bad. Ever since then I have noticed that I am really, really tender

Low Carb Diets

In your quest to lose the 'baby weight,' learn the safety and effectiveness of low carb diets.

Foods to Avoid When Breastfeeding

What you eat can change the flavor of your breast milk and in some ways change the nutritional content. But is there anything you need to avoid eating while breastfeeding? Learn about the most common foods that could cause trouble for your baby.

Nutrition for Mom

Healthy eating for moms. Diet tips, health information, and weight loss secrets for lactating moms.

Breast Milk Jaundice

Jaundice is a fairly common disorder in the early weeks after a baby is born. Learn situations that could lead to jaundice and what to watch for.

Infant Constipation

Breastfed babies rarely get constipated. But if your breastfed baby gets constipated, what should you do? Learn how to treat constipation and how to prevent it from happening again.

Nutrition for Baby

Nutrition and health tips for your baby. Food tips, tricks, and treatments for newborns to toddlers.

Online Breastfeeding Support Poll

Dealing with Criticism from Your Family

Your extended family may criticize you for your choice to breastfeed. Find out why parents, in-laws, and siblings may be critical and how to deal with it.

How long can you just pump?

My SIL has a one month old. She had a C-section with some complications so milk didn't come in for a good week or so. Then she started pumping and I

Dealing with Criticism from Your Spouse

Dealing with criticism for breastfeeding is hard enough, but when it comes from your spouse it is particularly painful. Find out why men are critical of breastfeeding and how to deal with it.

Mom vs. Mom: Criticism from other mothers

How do you deal with it when other mothers criticize you? Learn why other mothers do it and decide how you will deal with it

Help with gassy baby!

My 4 weeks old seems to have trouble passing gas, it affects his sleeping. My doctor told me to stop having any milk product wich I did a week ago but

Are there certain foods you can eat that help you lose weight while increasing your milk supply?

Several foods have been suggested for increasing milk supply that could also help you lose weight. However, studies have not shown these foods to

My husband is annoyed with breastfeeding

My daughter, Hannah just turned two. She has sensory processing disorder, which can make normal day to day situations very hard. Breastfeeding her

Dad's difficulty

My husband found it difficult when I was breasfeeding. When she would be gassy his first response was, 'what did you eat?' When she would cry for no

Is this criticism?

This isn't direct criticism, but I did experience something with my first child that felt like criticism and shaped the way I behaved about

Breast Milk vs. Formula

Comparison of breast milk vs. formula (artificial milk)

Travel with your breastfeeding baby

Travel anywhere with your breastfeeding baby. Learn tips and tricks from an experienced breastfeeding traveler

Airport delay in UK!

Many years ago when my daughter, Sarah, was just 7 months old, my husband and I had gone to England to visit our families and taken our two children

What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) ?

Learn about Lactation consultants and how to become one.

What is a Registered Dietitian (RD)?

Learn about Registered Dietitians and how to become one.

About Me

About the site editor and webmaster, Julie Morgan, MS, RD, IBCLC

Site Map

Site Map for Brilliantbreastfeeding.com

Locations

How will you be treated in different parts of the world for breastfeeding? Find out here with listings by country and state.

Medications

Medication Safety with Breastfeeding

The Great Debate: Breast Milk vs. Formula and Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding

Aren't todays formulas pretty much the same as breast milk? Does it matter if you feed from the breast rather than from a bottle? Compare & Decide.

Cruel Intentions-Men and Dark Side of Breastfeeding Criticism

Some men go to extremes in their criticism or support of breastfeeding. They can be verbally, emotionally, and even physically abusive. Learn from the stories of others.

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Videos

Free Breastfeeding videos for education and entertainment

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What to do with a freezer full of breast milk!

Do you have a freezer full of breastmilk? Has your baby grown into a pre-schooler who no longer wants your milk? Don't throw it away! Give it to a baby who needs it!

Traveling and Breastfeeding - No Problem

Reading the tips on this page about traveling while breastfeeding, I just wanted to share my experience, which is that IT WORKS! I've been traveling

New Breastfeeding Rights Group

Working to Make Breastfeeding the Cultural Norm-"Every mother has the right to breastfeed her child in private or public without being subjected to discriminatory actions or harassment."

Antidepressants and breastfeeding

Antidepressants and breastfeeding

Traveling on a plane with your baby?

Here are the TSA regs on what to do about breast milk, formula, juice, baby foods, and anything else you need to carry on for your baby.