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Thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection which can cause a problem in the nipples and breasts of breastfeeding women. It can be painful.
You’re more likely ...
7 ways to Increase your Milk Supply
1. Breastfeed your baby on demand
2. Breastfeed during the night
3. Have your baby sleep in the same room as you
4. Skin to skin
5. If you...
Breastfeeding in the Early days
How many minutes should a baby breastfeed for?
There is no simple answer to this, some babies are fast eaters and some are slow just like adults...
Should I wake my baby for a feed?
Newborns have tiny tummies and so need to feed frequently. For example, for the first couple of days of a newborn’s life, their tummy is ...
EXPRESSING
Once your milk is established (around 4-6 weeks) you may find there are times when you would like to express breastmilk with a breast pump. I...
Cluster Feeding
The early to mid (or sometimes late!) evening is often a time of the day when our babies and young children can go from their previously placi...
Struggling with no sleep?
Having a new baby can be a very tiring time for parents. It can be hard to cope with broken sleep. This article gives some tips about how to cop...
Keeping baby cool in the heat
Sometimes, we face periods of hot weather. This can be exhausting for everyone. Babies and mothers need special attention in extremes of tempe...
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
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 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
PREPARING TO BREASTFEED - HOLDING YOUR BABY SKIN TO SKIN
Holding your baby against your skin helps your baby to feel secure and stimulates your...