Tips and Tricks for Common Breastfeeding Problems
Weight loss or insufficient weight gain*
Follow the Three Rules for breastfeeding support
*Consult your pediatrician first.
When you have plenty of milk, but baby is too sleepy or fussy to drink well
Increase the amount of milk your baby is drinking while breastfeeding with breast compressions (skip to 0:20):
Supplement a little to settle your baby (or to help provide energy to wake up and latch), then put baby to breast and watch them go!
Maximizing milk supply
First few days: Droplet.com
In general: Maximizing Milk Production by Stanford Newborn Nursery
Late preterm and early term babies (35–38 weeks gestation)
These babies have special needs for breastfeeding. See more here.
Plugged ducts & mastitis
Oversupply