Breast/chest milk provides all of the nutrition that your baby needs. Most healthcare providers recommend that you exclusively breastfeed or chestfeed your baby for the first 6 months. Find information and resources to support you with breastfeeding or chestfeeding your baby.
Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that all parents feel represented and included.
Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is a skill that takes practice. Find advice on latching, positions and more:
Read helpful tips for different feeding situations:
Many medicines are safe to use while breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Consult your healthcare provider if you are taking a medication or considering a supplement while you breastfeed. Learn more:
Learn more about how to express and store your milk:
Learn more about managing your supply and milk production:
Learn about challenges you may encounter while breastfeeding or chestfeeding your baby:
Information on the importance of breastfeeding, how to breastfeed and how to increase milk supply.
Information on the importance of breastfeeding and how to get help.
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