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Poor latch, sore nipples, and slow infant growth may be caused by tongue-tie (ankyloglossia). Posterior tongue-tie can be especially difficult to diagnose.

How does a new mother know when she needs help with nursing? Where should she turn for breastfeeding assistance? A lactation consultant can quickly provide answers.

Confused on what breast pump to buy? Read on to learn how to select a pump to buy and receive other helpful hints about which one to buy.

Pregnant women who plan to breastfeed their babies are off to a good start. Pregnancy is the best time to make plans for breastfeeding a baby.

Women experiencing difficulties breastfeeding their infants, or who have questions about nursing, can find and meet with a certified lactation consultant in their area.

Lactation Consultant Diana West shares some new findings on how mothers with low milk supply can boost their milk production.

Vitamin D deficiency in mothers and breastfed babies may more accurately be called sunlight deficiency combined with environmental pollution.

Deciding when to start a breastfeeding baby on bottles can be confusing for new parents. Understanding the consequences of bottle timing is important.

Typical language supporting breastfeeding may actually undermine it. Here are some positive ways to talk about nursing versus bottle feeding babies.

Lactation Consultant Diana West shares these strategies for avoiding flow preference when giving a bottle to a breastfed baby.