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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 breast at its natural level. Bring baby to breast, not breast to baby. Keep baby’s head and … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Your Baby – Quick Read

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Engorged Breasts – avoiding and treating

Engorged breasts are painful. They feel heavy, hard, warm and sensitive —as if they are ready to burst!  As well as being painful, engorgement can lead to other breastfeeding problems if not treated. Being able to recognise engorgement will help you to treat it promptly, … [Read more...] about Engorged Breasts – avoiding and treating

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Mastitis

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 have any signs of breast inflammation, prompt action is important to help relieve discomfort and … [Read more...] about Mastitis

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Oversupply

While it’s good to have plenty of milk, some mothers produce more milk than their babies need. This is usually called oversupply. Some babies cope very well with a generous milk supply; however, others will be unhappy and uncomfortable even though they are gaining weight and appearing to thrive. … [Read more...] about Oversupply

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Beginning Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is normal and natural but it may take you and your baby time to learn. Breastfeed early Breastfeed often Colostrum Learn to breastfeed comfortably Allow them to take full feeds Watch for signs they are hungry After your milk comes in Give only your milk Night feeds are … [Read more...] about Beginning Breastfeeding

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