Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges

Each breastfeeding relationship is as unique as the mother and baby involved. Sometimes, a mother might be faced with a situation she feels is insurmountable. Most breastfeeding challenges can, with enough support and information, be overcome. Each mother has to make her own choice about whether to breastfeed. However, it is important to make an informed choice. Every time at the breast is beneficial to your child. Even if you think your situation would rule out breastfeeding, take a look here before you make your final decision. Please read below for recommended links and readings.

Breastfeeding Twins (or More!)
Breastfeeding Triplets: Advice from Successful Moms
Two Pairs and a Trio: Breastfeeding Twins

Breastfeeding your adopted baby (yes, you can!)
A Special Gift: Breastfeeding an Adopted Baby
Relactation and Adoptive Nursing
Adoptive Breastfeeding
Adopted Baby
Hormone Therapy and Adoptive Nursing

Breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery
http://www.bfar.org/
Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery (La Leche League Article)

Breastfeeding a child who has cleft palate or cleft lip
Smiles, Inc.
http://www.clapa.cwc.net/feedingcp.html

HIV and Breastfeeding
Mothering Magazine Article: Is the HIV Theory a Tragic Mistake ?
Mothering Magazine Article: Safe and Sound Underground
Mothering Magazine Article: HIV and Breastfeeding
Mothering Magazine Article: The Impossible Choices Facing HIV Positive Women
HIV and Breastfeeding: The Fear. The Misconceptions. The Facts.
In the Eye of the Storm: A Mother's True Story of Confronting AIDS, Fate, and the State