Feeding

Your Baby

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Breastfeeding

WHY BREASTFEED?

BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS

TIPS FOR BREASTFEEDING

BEGINNING TO BREASTFEED

WHERE TO GET HELP WITH BREASTFEEDING

Information about breastfeeding

Do Travellers breastfeed?

How can I get ready for breastfeeding?

Can I start breastfeeding right away?

The Beutler test for Galactosaemia came back positive. What should I do?

What is colostrum?

When does breast milk come in?

When should I breastfeed my baby?

How do I know when my baby is hungry?

How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?

What if I don’t have enough milk?

How should I hold my baby while breastfeeding?

Should my baby drink from both breasts at each feed?

Do breastfed babies need to be winded?

How long does breastfeeding take?

How long do I need to breastfeed for?

Can I breastfeed if my baby is born early?

Does breastfeeding hurt?

I started to breastfeed in the hospital but now I am home and my nipples are cracked and sore - what should I do?

I need help but it’s the weekend and the services are all closed - what do I do?

What does expressing mean?

Can I breastfeed and also use baby milk?

Do I need to stop breastfeeding if I get sick or have an infection?

Can I breastfeed if I have an ongoing health issue like asthma or diabetes?

If I breastfeed, can I take medicine?

Do I need to be on a special diet if I’m breastfeeding?

Can I drink alcohol if I am breastfeeding?

Do I need to throw out pumped milk if I am drinking?

Can I breastfeed if I’m a smoker?

I’m embarrassed to breastfeed in front of my family. What should I do?

What happens if I’m out in public and my baby needs a feed?

How can I talk to my other children about breastfeeding?

What can my partner do to help?

Bottle and Special Feeds

SPECIAL FEEDS

BOTTLE FEEDS

FEEDING YOUR BABY