Breastfeeding a Baby and a Toddler
Will There Be Enough Milk & What About Colostrum? If you’re pregnant and still breastfeeding your toddler, you might be wondering about breastfeeding a baby and a toddler: 🤰🏼 Can I breastfeed both my newborn and my toddler?🤰🏼 Will my newborn still get colostrum if I’m already feeding an older child?🤰🏼 I have enough milk […]
How to Breastfeed in Public with Confidence: Expert Advice & Practical Tips
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the world—but let’s be honest, the thought of doing it in public can feel a bit daunting at first. You might be wondering: First of all—you have the right to feed your baby whenever and wherever they need to be fed. The more you do it, the easier and […]
When Does Breastfeeding Get Easier
You may have heard people describe breastfeeding as one of the most natural things in the world. It is certainly true that women have been breastfeeding their babies since the beginning of time, but that doesn’t mean it is always easy. Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a difficult one […]
Mixed Feeding
Thinking about combination feeding? When you start thinking about feeding your baby, you may think that it is a black-and-white choice between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. However, it is possible to do a mixture of both, which is called combination feeding or mixed feeding. There are a number of reasons parents may choose to do […]
Cluster Feeding
What is cluster feeding? If you have a young baby, you’re probably familiar with those days when it feels like they want to be fed constantly. Any routine you have in place seems to have gone out the window, and your little one is hungry ALL THE TIME. Then, all of a sudden, it seems […]
Expressing Breastmilk
Expressing breastmilk Expressing involves pumping milk from your breasts so you can give it to your baby at another time or using a different feeding method like a bottle of cup. Why might I need to express? There are a number of reasons mums decide to express breastmilk. It might be because their baby is […]
How to stop breastfeeding
How to stop breastfeeding If you’ve made the decision to stop breastfeeding, you might be wondering what the best approach is. Don’t be tempted to go cold turkey and stop breastfeeding suddenly as this will be uncomfortable and distressing for both you and your baby. Reducing how much you feed slowly and gradually will help […]
What is mastitis and how to prevent it
What is mastitis and how to prevent it Mastitis is a painful inflammation of the breast, which can sometimes involve an infection too. You are most likely to experience mastitis if you are breastfeeding and you may need medical treatment if it doesn’t clear up on its own. It is usually caused by the breast […]
Do I need to avoid certain foods when breastfeeding?
Do I need to avoid certain foods when breastfeeding? You don’t need to eat a restrictive diet while breastfeeding but it is important to eat a range of healthy and nutritious foods. Your body is busy producing breast milk for your baby so make sure you eat and drink regularly to keep your energy levels […]
Tips for weaning baby off the breast
Tips for weaning baby off the breast How long you want to breastfeed your baby is a completely personal choice. There is no right or wrong time to stop but when you do decide to move on from breastfeeding, making the transition to bottles or cups can seem daunting. It might be tempting to try […]
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