Advice Articles

Postnatal


11 Benefits of Breastfeeding

It's well documented that breastmilk is a great source of nutrition for baby but what other benefits are there for mum and baby? For mum Research has shown that breastfeeding... read more »

15 Uses for HPA® Lanolin

Here at Lansinoh we are always hearing from mums that our HPA® Lanolin is great for soothing sore and cracked nipples during breastfeeding. But what do you do when your breastfeeding journey has finished and you still have some of that... read more »

Expressing and storing your breastmilk

Expressing will help to empty and stimulate your breast to make more milk.  Express after your baby has had a breastfeed.  To start with you may not get much milk – persevere as your body needs time to adjust to the increased demand If you are not breastfeeding... read more »

Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

Don’t worry, there are lots of signs you can look out for to allay your fears. Your first milk, colostrum, comes in very small quantities (an average of 37ml over the first 24 hours, gradually increasing daily as the baby suckles more).  As new-born babies... read more »

Sterilising Methods

Leading sterilising company Milton have shared some helpful advice when it comes to sterilising your baby's feeding equipment. Milton has been a leading name in sterilising for over 70 years. ... read more »

Getting A Good Latch

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 jaw should be positioned as far from the base of the... read more »

Getting ‘You’ Back

It’s been nearly a year since your little one came into your life and what a whirlwind it has been!  Your baby has grown and changed and so have you in terms of becoming a mother. But what about you as the person you were before pregnancy... read more »