Overall weight gain is more important than the size of the individual feed or daily intake. An individual baby’s daily milk intake does not appear to change significantly between 1 and 6 months of age. Milk intake decreases after six months of age (when solids are introduced), but breastmilk remains the major source of nutrients through the first year of life.

A spasm of blood vessels (vasospasm) in the nipple can result in nipple and/or breast pain, particularly within 30 minutes after a breastfeeding or a pumping session. It usually happens after nipple trauma and/or an infection. Vasospasms can cause repeated disruption of blood flow to the nipple...

Babies appear to have instincts that help them latch to the breast and feed. However, this does not mean that all babies will latch well. Certain positions appear to help babies latch. You may want to try several before you find the one that works the best for you and your baby...

If you have a naturally high milk supply and a large storage capacity in your breasts, it can make some parts of breastfeeding easier. However, if your supply is very high and you remove milk frequently, you and your baby may both be uncomfortable...