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.
Relactation Story
A mum shares her successful experience of re-establishing breastfeeding after her milk had dried up.
Relatch until its Right
One mum shares her experience of feeding her two babies, getting through c-sections, mastitis and
Sad When I Weaned
A mother shares a little reflection on her baby feeding journey with both her babies,
Second Baby Not Always Easy
A mother shares her story to let other second time mothers know that breastfeeding might
Silent Reflux
One mum share's her story about identifying Silent Reflux and getting her baby through it.
Special Moments for Busy Mums
A busy mum shares a little insight into her baby feeding days, and reflects that
Stressful Breastfeeding to Start With
Learning to Breastfeed is Stressful to begin with. You can be so sore, bleeding, and
Switching to Formula
When mothers decide to switch from breast to bottle feeding, it can be hard for
The Road to a Happy Baby
A mother shares her experience with low milk quality, "hungry farts" and her dedicated efforts
Tongue Tie
Baby has tongue tie - trouble with breastfeeding