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Breastfeeding Advice Index

Breastfeeding Guidelines

Skin to Skin

Babies love skin to skin contact and it is fantastic for moms too. You will be encouraged to do Skin to Skin within minutes of your baby being born. Not only does it reassure the baby that mom is right there but it regulates his temperature, breathing and blood sugar. There are benefits for mom too it encourages the release of the hormones for breastfeeding. Regular Skin to Skin contact during those early weeks gives breastfeeding a great start. And your husband or partner can get involved too cuddling the baby without a shirt on can help develop the bond between them from the very first days.

Baby Led Feeding

The new word for demand feeding. Allow your baby to feed as often as he likes for as long as he likes. Remember that you have a variety of different-sized meals throughout the day as well as drinks; the same is true for your baby. If you find your baby is feeding frequently then it is usually because he is growing and he is getting you to produce more milk. The more he demands, the more you produce!

Breastfeeding and Breast Surgery

1. With the rise of cosmetic breast surgery many women are asking can I still breastfeed after surgery?

Many women are able to breastfeed after surgery but it does depend on the surgical technique used. The advice is to have a go - and see what happens. There is online information and support for women who have had cosmetic breast surgery at www.bfar.org

Expressing Breast Milk

There are many reasons why you may choose to express your milk. You may be returning to work, or want to leave you baby with someone else, or perhaps enjoy a night out. Expressing allows you to continue to give your baby your breast milk with all its benefits. Expressed breast milk can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Not sure whether to breastfeed or not?

Many new moms are unsure about whether they want to breastfeed or indeed will be able to. The advice is at least to try and then go from there. Every drop of breast milk gives your baby added benefits, and every day you do it, you are doing the very best for him.

Accept all offers of practical help

Accept all offers of help from friends, relatives and colleagues. Everyone understands that in the first few weeks, feeding your baby and getting enough rest is your priority. No-one expects you to be Superwoman! After all, you’re just too busy being a Super Mom!

Breastfeeding in hot weather

With the weather forecasters reporting that we are going to be getting some sun this year remember babies under 6 months only require milk whether breast or bottle fed. So feed your baby regularly in the hot weather.