Getting a positive pregnancy test while you're still nursing a baby can be startling. And if you wonder whether that means changes are in store, the answer is likely yes. Many care providers don't have much practical advice when it comes to nursing during a pregnancy. This is probably due to the fact that many women stop at just one child, and also because the common practice of "spacing" children means that fewer women deal with a surprise pregnancy before weaning. There's also the fact that Continue Reading
When Breastfeeding Goes From Good to Bad
Sometimes, nursing challenges can appear out of the blue, when everything has been going great. You and baby may have had an adjustment period at the beginning, but then it was smooth sailing. Or perhaps things were fine from day one. And now, all of a sudden, your baby is fussy while feeding. Or maybe you're having some unexplained pain. And dare I mention the dreaded “nursing strike,” which is when an infant just decides to stop drinking your milk for no apparent reason? Here's how to Continue Reading