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.

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.

Increasing Pump Output

Does it feel like your milk supply drops off in the evening?

Extreme Painful Breastfeeding Could be Raynauds

Extreme Painful Breastfeeding Could be Raynauds - shared experiences from other mums