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  Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications that may help to increase breastmilk supply. The use of a galactagogue requires consultation w...

  My daughter was born on the 6th of September. I was so absolutely determined to breastfeed her as I had failed with my first many years before...

Take an anti inflammatory medication Drain the breast – Breastfeed at least 8-12 times in 24hrs. Make sure the latch is correct and use breast ...

Check your nipples for colour change ie white or purple If they change colour the cause may be Raynauds Rule out a bacterial infection – if you ...

I thought it was about time I shared my experience with pregnancy and child birth in its entirety. I figure getting it out there in the...

  The two most common causes of pumping pain are: 1. Pump suction set too high 2. Poor fitting pump Lower your pump setting - your milk will come ...

  Research tells us that by ensuring we follow two simple steps at birth we can minimize the chances of having future breastfeeding problems. 1...

NB: Picture not of baby described above, names removed to protect patient confidentiality Summary: 2nd baby, 1st baby had 3L Postpartum Haemorrha...

Breastfeed within the first hour. Research shows BF early increases success and duration of BF. Skin to skin - at least one hour immediately afte...

Low Supply Tincture 48 hrs of Intensive Pumping - straight after feeds. Highest level of Prolactin (milk making hormone) between 1am-5am so goo...

  This is an exciting time as your milk will ‘come in’ anywhere from about 72 hours onwards. You’ll notice more frequent swallowing (a 1:1 or 1:2...

  Ideally your baby will have had her first feed within the first hour of birth. Many babies are pretty sleepy for the first day so take the oppo...