Moms have been breastfeeding babies for centuries. Women's bodies were made to feed their babies. And while millions of women have done it, breastfeeding a newborn can be intimidating for some new moms.

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

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

Breastfeeding help for mom

• 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