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.
Tiger’s Milk Shake
A little recipe to increase your breast milk supply at home, without having to purchase
Milk Screen – Breastmilk Tests
Milk Screen test strips. Test if there is any alcohol present in breastmilk. Home test
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Formula Top Ups
Combined Feeding. Mums share their experiences giving their baby a formula top-up. Combing both breastfeeding
Breastmilk Oversupply and Engorged Breasts
A mum recently asked us this question: “I am wondering if any mums have advice about
Onion Soup Recipe to Help with Thrush
If you’re plagued by recurring yeast infections and enjoy the taste of garlic and onions,
Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Drinking alcohol while breastfeeding: some common questions answered. Alcohol is aborbed into breastmilk and it
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Benefits of Breastfeeding - some incentives to encourage mothers to breastfeed. Why breastfeeding is good
Breastfeeding After C-Section
Some tips and advice on breast feeding babies after c-section delivery. Positioning tips
Breastfeeding Clothes
Breastfeeding and Nursing clothing range from Breastmates. We give advice on how to breastfeed and
Breastfeeding for Beginners
Breastfeeding for Beginners - a good honest article. And a guide for maternity bra requirements.