Advice & Tips

Parenting can be hard work, and pregnant mums and new mothers sometimes need a little bit of extra help from other mums who know what they’re going through. Breastmates has created a special resource section filled with tried and tested parenting tips, common-sense advice on pregnancy and motherhood, unbiased help with infant feeding, and expert answers to your most important questions. Being a mum is the most important job you’ll ever do, and Breastmates cares about helping you to enjoy being a mum without the stress.

When to tell your boss you’re Pregnant

When did you tell your boss you're pregnant, and how did you make the announcement?

How to reduce a Fast Milk Flow

Mums share their advice for dealing with fast milk flow that baby struggles with....

Avent Niplette

The Avent Niplette is a device used to help extend flat or inverted nipples

Breastfeeding Pillows (made in NZ)

Behind the Scenes Pics where our Breastfeeding Pillows are Made

The Amazing Unimom Forte Pump

Feedback from Emily about her new Unimom Pump

To get a Single or Double Breast Pump

Personal advice on whether to get a single or double breast pump

Freemie Breast Pump Parts

Freemie Breast Pump Parts - we can help find what you ned

Tips if you have Raynauds Pain with Breastfeeding

Managing Raynauds and Breastfeeding, and suggestions for a quick treatment if you are experiencing pain

Unimom Forte or Minuet Breast Pump?

Where are you going to be pumping?

How to Sooth Sore Nipples

 Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt, they say. But what happens if it does hurt? What can you