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Mastitis

Mastitis
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast which may lead to infection. Common causes Poor attachment to the breast. Nipple damage. Too long...

How to Breastfeed

How to Breastfeed
Breastfeeding will benefit you as well as your baby. This fact sheet will give you tips for breastfeeding successfully and explains how to know ...

Domperidone for Increasing milk supply

Domperidone for Increasing milk supply
  Domperidone is a prescription medicine generally used for nausea and vomiting. However, in your case it is used to increase breast milk suppl...

Breastfeeding in NICU

Breastfeeding in NICU
PREPARING TO BREASTFEED - HOLDING YOUR BABY SKIN TO SKIN Holding your baby against your skin helps your baby to feel secure and stimulates your...

Biting

Biting
While biting can be a problem for some mothers, mothers should not think that all babies will bite the nipple. When a baby is breastfeeding correct...

Breast Refusal

Breast Refusal
Breast Refusal A baby's refusal to suck at the breast is a most distressing problem to a breastfeeding mother. She cannot help feeling upset when ...

Raynards

Raynards
    Vasospasm happens when blood vessels tighten and go into spasm, so that blood does not flow normally. Mothers with vasospasm of the nipple feel...

Exercise and Breastfeeding

Exercise and Breastfeeding
  Exercise is an important part of their life for many breastfeeding mothers. With a little planning they manage to fit it in with the demands o...

My Breastfeeding Plan

My Breastfeeding Plan
  Writing a plan prior to the babies arrival is a great way to be educated about your options and prepared. Before the birth Attend a Ante-nat...

Positioning and Attachment Videos

Positioning and Attachment Videos
  Are you unsure whether you are latching correctly? Or want to make sure you have the technique right for when your baby arrives? Have a look a...

Nipple Infections

Nipple Infections
  The most common reason for nipple pain is due to a baby not attaching well to your breast. See Sore Nipples article Nipple infection, as a po...

Low Supply

Low Supply
One of the most common reasons mothers give for weaning is that they feel they don’t have enough milk for their baby. Here are some ideas to help ...