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.

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

Breast Pumping Kit – Recommendations

It's a lot of work and commitment to pump for your baby, we applaud you!  

Pregnancy Support Belt – Review and Video with Erin

Pregnant Mama-to-Be Erin was suffering a sore back and hips with her pregnancy,

Choosing the right Breastshield Size

Many women are not aware that breast pumps shields come in different sizes, and that

Mums Share Pumping Tips for Time & Efficiency

Mums Share Pumping Tips for Time & Efficiency

Breast Pump Parts NZ

Breast Pump parts for medela, unimom, avent

Gingham Dress for Post Partum

A lovely review from our customer Louise for this dress post-partum

Packing Labour Bag

Some of our top recommendations to pack in your labour bag

What Size Bra Should I Buy?

Nursing Bra Fit Tips