Category Archives: 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.

Myth vs Fact: Newborn sleep

Myths vs Facts. 5 Newborn Sleep Myths Debunked

Incontinence: More than just a wee problem

Incontinence Post Partum - Many new mums experience incontinence following the birth of their baby

How Do I Know I’m in Labour?

 Is it labour or false alarm?

First 24 Hours with Baby

A rundown of what to expect in the very First Day of your baby's life.

Four Month Sleep Regression

Four Month Sleep Regression is a maturing of your baby’s sleep systems, and its a

Silverette Nursing Cups

Silverette Nursing Cups - highly recommended

Pre-Eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is a condition all pregnant mums should be aware of, so you can monitor

What are Elastic Nipples?

Do I have Elastic Nipples?

Post Partum Prep Bundle

Best bundle of goodies to pack for labour or c/section.

Why your pelvic floor health is important for pregnancy (and beyond)

Looking after your pelvic floor is more important than you may realise.