Hold your baby skin-to-skin as soon as he is born. Encourage him 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 – Easy 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
Mastitis
Blocked milk ducts occur when milk is unable to flow through easily. You may notice your breast is redder than usual, or feel warmth, a tender spot or a sore lump. Mastitis (inflammation of the breast) happens when a blocked duct doesn’t clear and causes localised swelling and inflammation. … [Read more...] about Mastitis
Too Much Milk and Oversupply
While it’s good to have plenty of milk, it can be a real problem if you produce much more milk than your baby needs. Your baby may seem to be thriving, gaining as much as 400g (14oz) in a week; but he may also be unhappy or uncomfortable. Many mothers worry about having too little milk, but for a … [Read more...] about Too Much Milk and Oversupply
Beginning Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is normal and natural but it may take you and your baby time to learn. Milk production speeds up (your body makes more milk faster) if you nurse or pump more frequently. The emptier the breast, the faster your body works to replace the milk that was taken out. Milk is being produced … [Read more...] about Beginning Breastfeeding