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Mother's Other Issues

For some women, understanding the probable cause of their low milk supply has a profound impact on dealing with their breastfeeding grief and on working to either build or maintain their current supply.  Below are several potential situations in which mothers have struggled with low supply and what mothers have done in these situations to build or maintain their supply.
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Identifying Food Sensitivities Messages from our Bodies

Just as a baby sends subtle signals of distress well before crying, our bodies also send subtle signals about food intolerances. We don't need to wait until our body is crying with upset to know there is a problem with some of the foods we are eating. Read more...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Breastfeeding

For many women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fertility issues may have been a real problem. It can then seem that to then be faced with further difficulties when trying to breastfeed is even more unfair. Read more...

Living with Chronic Low Milk Supply: A Basic Guide

Many mothers experience episodes of low milk supply. This is not uncommon and can usually be resolved by standard methods such as correcting the latch, nursing more frequently or for longer periods of time, and with additional pumping. Read more...

Angie's Tips for Building Milk Supply

Over the years Angie, a MOBI volunteer, has developed a list of tips, based on her experience and that of other MOBI moms on MOBI Groups. This post is an often requested post on MOBI Groups. Read more...

Milk Flow: It's at the Heart of Breastfeeding

This article contains information crucial to all breastfeeding mothers. It includes ways to “watch the baby” that you may not have heard before. I foresee this information helping you to enjoy, marvel at, and respect your special little person even more. Read more...

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