Question of the Week
Q: I'm producing milk but my partner has lost their latch. Help!
You've worked hard to reach milk production and now latch isn't working. Here's why it happens and how to fix it.
Q: Should we tell anyone about our ANR relationship?
Your ANR is yours to share or keep private. Here's how to think about the decision — and what to expect if you do.
Q: We had to take a break from ANR. How do we start again?
Good news: the second time is almost always easier. Here's how to restart your ANR after time away.
Q: Is it normal for one breast to produce more than the other?
Uneven milk production is completely normal. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.
Q: My breasts feel full but nothing comes out when we nurse. What's happening?
Six weeks into induction and your breasts feel different but nothing comes out. That's actually progress — here's why.
Q: How do I ask my partner to nurse more often without it feeling like pressure?
You want to nurse more often but don't want it to feel like a demand. Here's how to have that conversation well.
Q: We want to try ANR but I've never been pregnant. Is that a problem?
You don't need to have been pregnant to start an ANR or induce lactation. Here's why — and what to expect.
Q: I keep feeling a tingling or pins-and-needles sensation in my breasts during nursing. Is that normal?
A tingling or pins-and-needles sensation during nursing is completely normal — and actually a really good sign. Here's what's happening.
Q: Is it normal to feel emotional during nursing sessions?
Unexpected tears or waves of emotion during nursing are more common than you'd think. Here's what's actually happening — and why it means something is working.
Q: My partner wants to try ANR but I'm nervous. Where do we start?
Nervousness before a first ANR session is completely normal. Here's how to start gently, without pressure for anything to be perfect.
