The key to a good latch is timing. When your baby’s mouth is opening wide you should pull them onto the breast quickly and gently, chin first. With a good latch, your baby’s lower... read more
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Preparing for Birth
Let’s focus on you, mama. Here’s the info you need to prepare for birth.
Expressing breastmilk is the act of removing milk from your breast, either by hand or using a manual or electric pump. You... read more
June 12, 2016
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The first decision you will make when buying your breast pump is whether to buy a manual breast pump (hand operated) or... read more
June 06, 2016
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However, this does not mean that you have to stop breastfeeding. You could: request flexible working hours organise child care close to... read more
June 06, 2016
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Start pumping and freezing your milk, in date labelled containers, about a month before returning to work. This will enable you to... read more
June 06, 2016
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Here are a few more tips to help you pump successfully: One of the most important things you need to do is... read more
June 06, 2016
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The style of bottle feeding currently being used has been associated with various increased risks, including overfeeding – which can lead to... read more
June 06, 2016
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