Families have been breastfeeding/chestfeeding babies for centuries. Human bodies were made to feed their babies. And while millions of parents have done it, feeding a newborn can be intimidating for some new parents.

The lactation team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is here to support you.

We have created a number of resources to help families achieve success in breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Use the links below to learn more information about the basics.

Breastfeeding help for families

• 10 steps for breastfeeding success
• Breastfeeding tips for beginners
• How to tell if breastfeeding is going well
• Pumping and storage of human milk
• Breastfeeding and returning to work
• Keeping a breastfeeding diary