Will My Breasts Ever Be My Own?
So, your baby is growing up and still breastfeeding! – Did you ever imagine you’d manage this long? Well done! And keep going for as long as you both are happy to! ... read more »
Advice Articles
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Your Premature Or Sick Baby
Some babies are born too early or born needing some extra health care. We know that breast milk is ideal for human babies and early or sick babies are no different. For them having colostrum and breast milk will not only give them... read more »
An introduction to breastfeeding twins
Understand how expressing milk can support your feeding journey with twins.
Bonding
This type of bonding can happen very quickly within minutes or hours of birth, or it can take a lot longer, and this can (but not always) depend on other reasons. Perhaps there were complications during the birth, or the baby was born with health problems or he/she... read more »
Breast Pumping Tips
Here are a few more tips to help you pump successfully: 1) One of the most important things you need to do is to keep yourself hydrated, have a glass of water before you start pumping and another next to you whilst you’re pumping. 2) Some things that... read more »
Breastfeeding Siblings, Twins or More
Expecting Multiples NICE Guidance (2011) advises care for women expecting multiples should be provided by a nominated multidisciplinary team consisting of a core team of named specialist obstetricians, specialist midwives and ultra-sonographers, all of... read more »
Feeding Expressed Breastmilk
It’s important to know that exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of baby’s life and in combination with other foods up to the age of 2 years and beyond. During this time, you may choose to express and have a supply of breastmilk always... read more »
Breastfeeding Diet
Eating well does not necessarily mean spending lots of time in the kitchen: many nutritious foods are great for snacking, or can be prepared very quickly. You may find it easier to ‘eat to hunger’, choosing foods that keep you feeling energetic! Breastfeeding... read more »
Pumping Basics
Expressing breastmilk is the act of removing milk from your breast, either by hand or using a manual or electric pump. You may want to express milk if: your breasts feel uncomfortably full you will be spending some time away from your... read more »