However, this does not mean ‘eating for two’. Your pregnant body is even more efficient at making use of the energy you get from the food you eat, and you need no extra calories until the seventh month of your pregnancy. From then until you give birth,... read more »
There are also many benefits to the mum: Improves muscle tone, strength and endurance which helps prepare you for labour Boosts your mood and helps prevent postnatal depression Improves sleep Reduces the aches and... read more »
Baby's First Feed Read breastfeeding advice and what to expect in the first few... read more »
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 »
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 »
The first decision you will make when buying your breast pump is whether to buy a manual breast pump (hand operated) or an electric/battery operated breast pump. You will need to take into consideration how often you will be pumping, how long you will need... read more »
However, this does not mean that you have to stop breastfeeding. You could: request flexible working hours organise child care close to your workplace, so that you can breastfeed during breaks as well as when you are at home express... read more »
Start pumping and freezing your milk, in date labelled containers, about a month before returning to work. This will enable you to stock up, to get used to your pump, and work out how long each pumping session will take. Advise your employer of your intention... read more »
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 »
The style of bottle feeding currently being used has been associated with various increased risks, including overfeeding - which can lead to other problems and colic like symptoms. For these reasons Health Professionals now promote the new Paced Responsive Feeding... read more »
