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.

How Cranial Osteopathy can help Unsettled Newborns

Cranial osteopathy has become a popular treatment for babies following birth however many parents feel

Sounds of Hungry Baby

Signs that baby is hungry. Recommended to feed baby before they get distressed and

Jaundice

An insight into the treatment of baby jaundice using phototherapy, one mum shares her experience.

Cord Stump

Baby's cord stump - what to expect with a newborn baby's cord stump. Black

Coming Home with Baby

Coming home with a new baby. Now what do I do?

C-Section Photo

Photo taken at Cesarean Section - baby just removed from uterus and surgeon cutting the

Breastfeeding in Hospital

Breastfeeding - how do I know if my baby wants a feed. Breastfeeding posters

Breast Pump at Uni

Breast pump to use at University maybe once a day. Breastmates give a few

Breast Pump Hire

Medela Breast Pump Hire - Hiring a Breast Pump, or when to buy. You

Buying Breast Pump when Pregnant

Buying a breast pump when pregnant - doing your research