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.
Dropping the Last Feed
Stopping breastfeeding and dropping the number of feeds, how to stop? A mother
Feeding Baby with a Cold
Feeding baby with a cold, how to continue feeding your baby when they have a
Feeding from One Side Only
Breastfeeding from one breast only is more common than you might think. Lots of
Heavy Leakage
A lot of breast milk leakage when breastfeeding? What is the best breast pad
How Do I Know When Breasts Are Empty?
When breastfeeding, make sure your breast is empty before offering baby the other. We
How Long Does Breastfeeding Take?
The amount of time to do breastfeeds. How to tell if baby is getting
How Much Milk Does Baby Drink?
How much milk is baby drinking when breastfeeding. How to tell if baby is getting
How to Wean a Breastfed Baby
Weaning a breast-fed baby can be the ‘end of an era’, this article helps answer
Is My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk?
Is my baby getting enough breast milk? All babies are different, so instead of
La Leche League Groups
La Leche League's mission is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information,
