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Be prepared so you can have the Best Start to Breastfeeding!
There are many âbreastfeeding expertsâ out there! Everyone has an opinion on what you should or shouldnât do, how long your baby should feed for, both breasts or one, whether to take baby off the breast or let them suckle until they fall asleepâŚâŚsound familiar?
The truth is â there is no ârightâ wa...
The hardest part of breastfeeding ⌠is staying confident.Â
The most frequently asked question about breastfeeding⌠How do I know my baby is getting enough?
Every mum will face the scenario where they feel their supply has dropped off, their breasts feel softer and their baby is feeding a lot more ...
âWhilst production of breast milk is a natural process that occurs once a women has had a baby, breastfeeding doesnât always happen so naturally. There are many factors that lead to challenges with breastfeeding you baby.
Letâs look at mumâsâŚ
Life has changed for mumâs in modern day pare...
What does an IBCLC do?
Breast feeding is natural â right?  Midwives teach you how to breastfeed in hospital. There are heaps of books to tell you how to breast feed. There are classes, appâs and even You Tube! It canât be that hard⌠can it?
For some mums breastfeeding just works. Babies are born k...
A blocked milk duct is a blockage of one or more ducts carrying milk to the nipple when breastfeeding an infant. Poor drainage of milk from the breast can cause a build up of pressure and discomfort in that area. Sometimes a lump may form. If the affected area becomes red this could be a sign that t...
Why would you express while you are still pregnant? âŚÂ Antenatal expressing has become common practice in many health care settings. Around the 16th week of pregnancy, you may notice your breasts produce colostrum. This is a thick, yellow, viscous fluid that is jam packed full of goodness! Many midwi...
Festive Season and Breastfeeding!
 It can be a hard time of year for breastfeeding mums! Everyone is in holiday mode, the sun is shining, there are BBQs, summer parties and youâd like a cold drink on a hot day!
So, whatâs the plan for you? Are you exclusively breastfeeding? Can you have
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- Do you have a baby who struggles to attach well to the breast?
- Do they attach, but have a weak vacuum and cannot get a full feed from the breast?
- Have you had a premature baby?
- Are you returning to work?
- Do you sometimes need/want to give your baby a bottle of expressed milk?
- Do you ...
Many women worry about how much milk they have and if their baby is getting enough.
Perceived low milk supply is the most common reason for mums to wean early; yet it is uncommon for mothers not to be able to produce enough milk. Most women produce enough breast milk, however some mothers cannot br...
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