Mother and Child

Should I tell my colleagues that I'm expressing? You don't have to tell your colleagues what you're doing during your breaks if you don't want to. But you should tell...

Should I tell my colleagues that I'm expressing? ...

Is it worth the hassle of expressing at work? It's true that expressing milk can be time-consuming, and it might feel a bit strange doing it at work. But many...

Is it worth the hassle of expressing at work? It'...

How do I store breastmilk? It is best to put breastmilk in plastic feeding bottles with secure tops to seal in freshness. You can also use plastic bags made especially...

How do I store breastmilk? It is best to put brea...

What does expressing mean? Expressing is simply a way of taking milk from your breast without your baby suckling. You can do this: - by hand - with a manual...

What does expressing mean? Expressing is simply a...

What can I do if my milk supply doesn’t slow down? If your breasts are still producing a surplus of milk, it is likely that your baby is not latching...

What can I do if my milk supply doesn’t slow down?...

What is an overabundant milk supply? An overabundant milk supply is when you have lots of milk which may leak and spray. Your baby may struggle to latch on and...

What is an overabundant milk supply? An overabund...

Do I need extra calories when I am breastfeeding? You don't need to have extra calories as a new mum, because your body is so efficient at producing milk. Be...

Do I need extra calories when I am breastfeeding? ...

What should I eat when I'm breastfeeding? You don't need to eat any special or different foods while you're breastfeeding. However, you should try to follow a healthy, balanced diet,...

What should I eat when I'm breastfeeding? You don...

Yes. Your baby may just prefer to snack. He may breastfeed for a minute or two, take a break, and then go back for a bit more. Some babies do...

Yes. Your baby may just prefer to snack. He may br...

Stress won't reduce your milk supply. However, if you're feeling very stressed and it's interfering with how often you're feeding your baby, this may temporarily reduce your supply. Having a...

Stress won't reduce your milk supply. However, if ...

Should I carry on breastfeeding? Yes, carry on breastfeeding. Your breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby during her first six months and beyond. Breastmilk provides a balance of...

Should I carry on breastfeeding? Yes, carry on br...

Breastmilk is the best food for your baby during her first six months and beyond. It gives her everything she needs to thrive, and it's a wonderful way for you to feel close to each other. Even though breastmilk can contain traces of toxins, these tr...

Breastmilk is the best food for your baby during h...

No. If your baby has only breastmilk, he doesn't need to drink water as well. If you replace nourishing milk with water, he'll miss out on essential nutrients. It may...

No. If your baby has only breastmilk, he doesn't n...

It may be time-consuming for you, but it sounds as though you’re spending just as long breastfeeding as your baby needs. Babies can take as much as an hour to...

It may be time-consuming for you, but it sounds as...

I find it easier to feed on one side. Is this normal? Yes. Many mums find it easier to latch their baby onto one breast than the other. You may...

I find it easier to feed on one side. Is this norm...

How can I stop my baby biting? You can try various tactics to stop your baby biting. The approach you take will depend on your baby's age, and his level...

How can I stop my baby biting? You can try variou...

Should I stop breastfeeding now my baby has teeth? There’s no reason to. Breastfeeding when your baby has teeth is perfectly natural. Babies’ first teeth usually come through at about...

Should I stop breastfeeding now my baby has teeth?...

Many mums worry that their breastmilk isn't enough for their baby. It's one of the most common reasons why mums give up breastfeeding, or give their babies formula milk as...

Many mums worry that their breastmilk isn't enough...

What can I do to help my baby? A breastfeeding strike can challenge even the most dedicated breastfeeding mum. While you're racking your brains to work out what's gone wrong,...

What can I do to help my baby? A breastfeeding st...

If your baby refuses to breastfeed, it can come as quite a shock. You may feel bewildered, upset, and even rejected. But try not to worry. When babies go on breastfeeding strike, it usually only lasts for a day or two, though it may be longer. It's ...

If your baby refuses to breastfeed, it can come as...

What causes a low milk supply? Your breasts produce milk to match your baby's demands. The more he feeds, the more milk you’ll produce. So if your supply does dip...

What causes a low milk supply? Your breasts produ...