Today, on International Women's Day, the nonprofit, nonpartisan group MomsRising is encouraging all moms -- and dads -- to tell the leading presidential candidates that moms in America need paid family leave. A nursing mother shouldn't have to work long hours, feel pressured to get back to work quickly, or wonder how to make ends meet if she doesn't return to work quickly because she has no paid time off. Those early early days with a newborn are critical to successful breastfeeding.

The authors of an article in the latest issue of Maternal and Child Nutrition say that breastfeeding is not “best” – it is simply the normal way to feed human infants. They contend that the “breast is best” message is at the very least misleading, because it doesn’t communicate the importance of breastfeeding.

When it comes to breastfeeding, all you really need are your breasts and your baby. However, since breastfeeding is a learned skill, it's nice to have resources you can turn to when you have questions or concerns. This article provides lots of links to sites where you can find information about breastfeeding and products that will help make your breastfeeding life a little easier.

If your milk supply seems to be dwindling, there are positive steps you can take to increase production. Consult this list of top tips for increasing your milk supply.