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Hand Expression of Breastmilk

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, milk expression by hand is a useful technique to learn. It’s a handy way to relieve engorged breasts. You can also use it to stimulate milk production and provide milk for a baby who is not breastfeeding well or needs more milk. Why hand expression? If you … [Read more...] about Hand Expression of Breastmilk

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information, Working and Breastfeeding Tagged With: breastmilk, expressing, expression, hand, hand expression, MER, milk, milk ejection reflex, skin-to-skin

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

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: blocked ducts, engorgement, express, expressing, lumps, mastitis, milk, newborn / beginning breastfeeding, red, reverse pressure softening, swollen

Jaundice in Healthy Newborns

If your new baby has jaundice, it's normal to be worried and concerned. Knowing more about newborn jaundice will help you decide if you need to see medical help and understand why tests may be needed. More than 80% of all newborns appear jaundiced during the first week of life. In most cases, … [Read more...] about Jaundice in Healthy Newborns

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: bilirubin, breastmilk jaundice, formula, jaundice, kernicterus, milk, newborn jaundice, phototherapy, sleepy baby, yellow

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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