10 Questions to Ask at Your Antenatal Class
10 Questions to Ask at Your Antenatal Class (Even If You Feel a Bit Awkward) Antenatal classes are a brilliant place to learn, prepare, and feel just a bit more ready for what’s to come. It’s helpful to have a list of questions to ask at your antenatal classes to ensure you get the most […]
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 […]
How to wind a baby
The best way to burp a baby Burping or winding your baby is a vital part of your feeding routine, whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed. This is because young babies swallow air while they feed, and they can struggle to get rid of this by themselves. Burping them after a feed helps get rid of […]
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 […]
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