Written by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

All health professionals say they are supportive of breastfeeding.

But many are supportive only when things are perfect, and some not even then. As soon as breastfeeding, or anything in the life of the new mother is not perfect, they advise weaning or supplementation. The following is a list of clues which help you judge whether the health professional is supportive of breastfeeding, at least supportive enough so that if there is trouble, s/he will make efforts to help you continue breastfeeding.

How to know a health professional is not supportive: Read more

I love to see a woman nursing her baby. The contentment they share, all snuggled up together…I almost hate to interrupt, but I also want her to know how beautiful a picture they paint. Breastfeeding is such an amazing thing. What a perfect design — right down to the hormones that make a mother feel more tender and loving toward her child. Read more