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i don't want to breastfeed if it's going to make me tired you are doing all you can for your baby - carry on breastfeeding and rest as much as you possibly can. it does become easier as your baby...

...baby to get the hang of breastfeeding and it is important to not give bottles during this time, as it will affect the baby’s ability to learn to suckle at the breast properly. if there is a...

when can i start to express breast milk into a bottle? unless you need to express your breast milk because you are being separated from your baby, do note that expressing your milk and feeding it to...

...baby suckle properly and emptying your breasts is the best way to avoid mastitis. nipple damage can be avoided by correct positioning and allowing your baby to latch on properly. you should not stop...

i don't know what it is, but breast engorgement scares me breastmilk is undoubtedly the best you can do for your baby. just have patience for a few days- the discomfort will be gone, and you can...

recently, my 13 month old has started biting me during feeds. what can i do? even though your baby does not mean to hurt you when he or she bites during breastfeeding, it does still hurt. generally...

...baby yet, and you are worried that you might not be able to breastfeed, then why not find out where a breastfeeding group meets in your area and attend a few meetings? it can be very helpful to get...

i have been told breastfeeding hurts - is that right? breast milk is the very best way start you can give your baby in life so do not let any discomfort discourage you from breastfeeding. if you have...

...baby, covering all the nutritional needs, and it changes as your baby develops, so there is no risk of it being nutritionally 'incorrect' for your baby.the health of your breast milk is...

...baby his first feeding right after delivery. the milk that is produced during the first few days of your baby's life is referred to as colostrum, or first milk. by the third or fourth day, your...

how do i position myself when breastfeeding? whichever position you choose to breastfeed with must feel comfortable for you. correct positioning for you and your baby is very important as it will...

...baby to accept express milk in bottles, or cups, it is important to realise that although the taste is familiar to your child, the method of delivery is very foreign. your baby associates you with...

do i have to cease breastfeeding altogether to conceive again? due to the many factors influencing fertility after delivery of your baby, and hormones released from breastfeeding, it is actually...

...baby, which helps you bond better in the early days and it also reduces the risk of developing post partum depression. due to hormones and the processing of calories for milk, women who breastfeed...

what types of breastfeeding positions are there? before you feed your baby, think calming thoughts to relax yourself as much as possible - your baby will notice if you are at all tense. also, keep a...

...baby's due date. the contact details for the maternity benefit section are as follows: address department of social protection, mccarter's road, ardarvan, buncrana, donegal, ireland; telephone (01...

...baby, the number of children you have had, the seriousness of vaginal lacerations, or surgical procedures involved during delivery, and whether or not you do kegel exercises. due to relaxation and...

...baby starts eating solid food, or has naps longer than four hours at a time between feedings. after the first new period, you should consider yourself to be fertile again, so take precautions. using...

will breastfeeding help my uterus shrink to its pre-pregnancy size? yes, breastfeeding has a direct effect on the size of your uterus. when you breastfeed your baby, one of the hormones that is...

what's the best way to cope with a sick child on a trip? when you are travelling with your baby and she gets sick, the best thing you can do is to use the same judgement as how you do it at home. when...