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.

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.

Breastfeeding Hurts to Start With

Breastfeeding a newborn can sometimes hurt, but doesn't hurt for long. We have some tips

Breastfeeding Info

Coming home with a new baby is a daunting task. We've prepared a section of

Breastfeeding Rights

BREASTMATES Your rights as a breastfeeding mother. Breastfeeding discrimination is not legal. It is your

Breastfeeding Tips

Some tips on how to breastfeed your baby and how to get started with a