Breastfeeding Health Center

Breast milk is truly an amazing thing- not only does it provide nourishment, but it also helps prepare a baby’s immune system to protect against viruses and bacteria. But breast-feeding isn’t always a smooth process. Check out Dr. Greene’s Breast-feeding Topic Center if you’ve got questions about the benefits of breast milk, how breast milk changes during a feeding, or and what to look for in a baby formula.

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Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Night vs. Day Milk: Your Questions Answered

Learning to breastfeed your baby can be one of the most challenging and beautiful experiences of being a new parent. Many moms choose to also learn how to pump their breastmilk for times when they can’t be there to nourish their little one, or for other reasons. Here are some new insights I’ve learned and …

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Articles

It’s fairly obvious that consumption of breast milk has an effect on the digestive system, but what about ways it can affect the respiratory system, or even the ears? Take a look at Dr. Greene’s comprehensive articles that show us that breast milk has more to offer than just a full tummy!

Q&A Guides

No matter what you’re experiencing as a new mom, chances are other mothers have faced it too. Peruse advice for common breastfeeding queries.

Breastfeeding Benefits

The benefits of breast milk are numerous, from helping babies sleep to reducing allergies. Find out about the many ways breastfeeding can boost your baby’s health and wellbeing.

Feeding Problems

Finding that sweet spot may seem elusive, but there are ways to increase or decrease milk supply when needed.

Mommy Diet & Health

Just as potential allergens can be passed on through breast milk from mother to baby, so can beneficial vitamins and minerals. A mother’s diet can affect her baby’s health as much as her own.