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.
A Very Hungry Baby
One mother share's her baby feeding story with us, baby was born underweight, was always
Allergic or Intolerant to Cows Milk Protein
Mothers share their experience with identifying allergies and intolerance to cows milk protein with their
Are my Breasts Still Making Milk?
Breastfeeding at the 3 month mark - your breasts wont be as full. But
Baby Born with Tooth
A mum shares her baby feeding journey with her four babies. Her last baby
Baby Friendly NZ or Tokyo
Difference in postnatal breastfeeding support between Japan and New Zealand
Baby in Neonatal Unit
One mother shares her experience of breastfeeding, and expressing to give breastmilk to her baby
Baby Not Getting Enough
Baby not getting enough milk and becoming unhealthy. Breasts not producing rich HIND milk.
BFing after C-Section
Breastfeeding after a C-Section, a mother shares her story about how she established breastfeeding
Bottle Feeding Tips
Bottle Feeding Advice for those that are formula feeding their babies. Just some tips
Bottle to Breast
One mother shares her experience of bottle feeding (expressed milk) and then eventually fully breastfeeding.