Help + Advice
What is a good feed?
You can know your baby is getting enough if there is . . .
Average weight gain - 150-240 grams a week in the first 3 months
110-140 grams a we...
Milk Storage
Storing expressed breast milk
Store expressed breast milk in plastic or glass containers with airtight, sealed lids. Use BPA‑free plastic wh...
How much milk do I need to express for my baby?
It can be confusing trying to determine how much expressed milk to leave your baby if you are away from them.
In exclusively breastfed babies...
Unreliable signs of low milk production
• Baby has fussy times. (Most babies do.)
• Baby wants to feed again soon after breastfeeding. (Most babies do.)
• Baby wants to feed mor...
What do I do about Hiccups, Wind + Crying?
1. Hiccups
Babies hiccup in utero, in the bath, whilst feeding and when going off to sleep. They cause no distress to the baby and therefore req...
Skin to Skin - Why is it soo important?
The amount of time spent in uninterrupted skin to skin contact at birth and in the days following is a critical component to successful breastfe...
What is a let down?
Baby sucking sends messages to mums brain.
2 hormones are released - prolactin (makes milk) and oxytocin (contracts muscles)
Milk is forced out,...
Signs of poor positioning and attachment
Things to avoid:
A compressed, flattened or white nipple after feeds. There is often an obvious ridge across the nipple.
Clicking noises or purs...
The Labour and Birth - Effects on Breastfeeding
A normal birth often helps breastfeeding get started early. Although some interventions may delay breastfeeding , you and your baby can always g...
Red Flags - How to know when to seek help
If there is frequent and effective breastfeeding and there are any of the following concerns, refer to your LMC, GP, or other health professional.
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The sleepy baby
Newborns need to have 8-12 effective feeds in 24 hours to gain adequate weight, maintain milk supply and avoid jaundice. If a baby sleeps longer th...
What can you do when Breastfeeding is hard?
Feelings of just wanting to give up are not uncommon.
Will breastfeeding ever become easy?
If you are struggling with low supply, painful brea...