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Comfortable breastfeeding – quick read
Newborn baby latched soon after birth Comfortable positioning and attachment are important for all mothers. You will have time to practice with your baby while your breasts are still soft before your...
View ArticleMastitis
Mastitis means ‘inflammation of the breast’, and includes a wide range of symptoms, from a small, tender area (often called a ‘blocked duct’), through to severe infection and even abscess. If you...
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Nipple Pain
Breastfeeding is intended to be comfortable and enjoyable—so experiencing painful or sore nipples is a clear sign that something isn’t quite right. The information should help you identify the most...
View ArticleNipple Confusion
‘Nipple confusion’, ‘nipple preference’ or ‘flow preference’ is often used to describe a change in a baby’s sucking pattern or their willingness to breastfeed following the introduction of a bottle or...
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Breastfeeding Your Baby – Quick Read
Hold your baby skin-to-skin as soon as they are born. Encourage them to breastfeed as soon as possible. Latching on Get comfortable and relaxed—sit or lie with your back well supported. Keep your...
View ArticleThrush and Breastfeeding
There are many causes of nipple and breast pain. Nipple thrush is one possible cause, although it is often wrongly or over-diagnosed before other possibilities have been investigated. A skilled...
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Tongue Tie
Are you experiencing pain while breastfeeding, possibly combined with slow weight gain for your baby? While the vast majority of such breastfeeding problems can be resolved by adjusting positioning and...
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Positioning & Attachment
Getting your baby positioned and attached comfortably at the breast is an art—mothers often say it takes a little while for breastfeeding to feel entirely comfortable and natural, even if they’ve...
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Getting breastfeeding on track after a difficult start – the “3 Keeps”
When you have early breastfeeding problems, it can feel as if it’s “all gone wrong” and the dreams you had about feeding your baby are in ruins. Fortunately, babies are very adaptable and resilient,...
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