Here are a few more tips to help you pump successfully: 1) One of the most important things you need to do is to keep yourself hydrated, have a glass of water before you start pumping and another next to you whilst you’re pumping. 2) Some things that... read more »
Don’t worry, there are lots of signs you can look out for to allay your fears. Your first milk, colostrum, comes in very small quantities (an average of 37ml over the first 24 hours, gradually increasing daily as the baby suckles more). As new-born babies... read more »
Expecting Multiples NICE Guidance (2011) advises care for women expecting multiples should be provided by a nominated multidisciplinary team consisting of a core team of named specialist obstetricians, specialist midwives and ultra-sonographers, all of... read more »
It’s important to know that exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of baby’s life and in combination with other foods up to the age of 2 years and beyond. During this time, you may choose to express and have a supply of breastmilk always... read more »
Baby's First Feed Read breastfeeding advice and what to expect in the first... read more »
Eating well does not necessarily mean spending lots of time in the kitchen: many nutritious foods are great for snacking, or can be prepared very quickly. You may find it easier to ‘eat to hunger’, choosing foods that keep you feeling energetic! Breastfeeding... read more »
Expressing breastmilk is the act of removing milk from your breast, either by hand or using a manual or electric pump. You may want to express milk if: your breasts feel uncomfortably full you will be spending some time away from your... read more »
The first decision you will make when buying your breast pump is whether to buy a manual breast pump (hand operated) or an electric/battery operated breast pump. You will need to take into consideration how often you will be pumping, how long you will need... read more »
However, this does not mean that you have to stop breastfeeding. You could: request flexible working hours organise child care close to your workplace, so that you can breastfeed during breaks as well as when you are at home express... read more »
Start pumping and freezing your milk, in date labelled containers, about a month before returning to work. This will enable you to stock up, to get used to your pump, and work out how long each pumping session will take. Advise your employer of your intention... read more »
