Breastfeeding

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Introducing breastfeeding
Useful information on the benefits, advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding your baby.... Read More

The basics of breastfeeding
Advice about how to breastfeed your baby, with information on latching on and ways to make sure your baby is breastfeeding properly.... Read More

How often should I feed my baby?
Advice on how often you should breastfeed your baby with information about your baby's normal feeding patterns frequency. ... Read More

Is my baby getting enough breast millk?
Advice on ways to tell whether your baby is getting enough breast millk while breastfeeding.... Read More

Eating for breastfeeding
Useful information on the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet filled with nutrients and vitamins whilst you are breastfeeding.... Read More

Expressing breastmilk
Advice on the benefits of expressing breast milk, including information on expressing by hand and using breast pumps.... Read More

Sterilising baby feeding equipment
Advice on sterilising baby feeding equipment with information on the different types of bottle and travel sterilisers available.... Read More

Storing breast milk
Advice on freezing and storing breast milk with information on the current breast milk storage regulations.... Read More

Breastfeeding and returning to work
Advice about breastfeeding when returning to work with information on expressing breastmilk and bottle feeding your baby.... Read More

Epidurals and breastfeeding
Useful information on the complex relationship between epidural and breastfeeding your baby, with advice on the possible side effects of receiving this anaesthesia injection.... Read More

Breastfeeding in public
Advice on making breastfeeding in public more comfortable with information on feeding rights and facilities.... Read More

Breastfeeding your premature baby
Advice on breastfeeding your premature baby with information on expressing breastmilk in preperation for later feeding.... Read More

Breastfeeding aids
Advice on using breastfeeding aids plus the opportunity to purchase a range of products designed to facilitate breastfeeding including breast pumps, creams and nursing pillows.... Read More

Breastfeed but don't lose your bounce
Latest study finds that breastfeeding isn't responsible for the loss of breast shape experienced by new Mums.... Read More

Breastfeeding as birth control - does it work?
We explain how you can use breastfeeding as birth control if you're not quite ready for another addition to your family.... Read More

How long should I breastfeed for?
All you need to know to help you decide how long to breastfeeed for... Read More