Overcoming breastfeeding problems

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Breast feeding

Common problems may occur during breastfeeding. Fortunately, most problems can be easily managed with a variety of strategies.

Moms who breastfeed their babies may feel confused by a lack of experience or support. They may be afraid or ashamed to ask for help for such a "natural" activity.

If you run into any problems, contact a lactation consultant (a person who specializes in breastfeeding).

For more information, see:

• Age-appropriate diet for children
• Breastfeeding - self care
• Breast milk - pumping and storage
• Deciding to breastfeed
• Formula feeding
• How to breastfeed

Plugged milk ducts; Nipple soreness when breastfeeding; Breastfeeding - overcoming problems; Let-down reflex

Review Date: 07/26/2010
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital; and Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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