Breastfeeding

breastfeeding- categoryBreastfeeding is the most intimate moment between a mother and her child. So it is understandable that you may have a few worries, whether that be going back to work and breastfeeding at the same time, or whether you are producing enough milk for your little one. Not to worry as we have all the solutions to your breastfeeding problems.

Read our top breastfeeding stories here: 

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The Surprising Breastfeeding Lessons Learnt from Lockdown

Lesley Gilchrist, registered midwife and co-founder of My Expert Midwife, recounts the breastfeeding lessons learnt from Lockdown after speaking to new mums. Despite many women struggling during lockdown, there have been vital lessons learnt from...

Breastfeeding: Common Questions and Useful Answers

For many new mums, breastfeeding is a hotly discussed topic, bursting with opinions and false information. So, we've compiled a list of the most common questions and facts. Breastfeeding your baby is one of the...
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A GP’s Breastfeeding Guide for new Dads

As we mark World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), Dr Tom York – new dad and NHS-registered GP from the doctor on demand app GPDQ –  shares his breastfeeding guide for new dads. There are so...

What is Mastitis? Signs, Symptoms and how to Treat It

Eilis Mackie, Lead for Lactation and Infant Feeding at The Portland Hospital, part of HCA UK, shares her expertise on spotting the signs of mastitis and how to deal with it. Mastitis is a breast...
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The Important Lesson Behind Those Celebrity Breast Pumping Pictures

As celebrity mums take to Instagram to share their breast pumping pictures, Caroline Scott explains why we should all be backing the breast pump selfie. Why have we seen an explosion of stories about celebrities...
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Why Breastfeeding Mums Should Eat More Eggs

New research has revealed that eating eggs while breastfeeding could actually lower the chance of your baby developing an egg allergy Few of us can resist a boiled egg with dippy toast soldiers on a...
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Night Feeding Survival Tips to Help Beat the 4AM Blues

Whether your baby's not taking well to night feeding, you're struggling to set up a routine, or just finding the whole process a bit tough, here's top tips for surviving the night feed blues. It's...
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This Revolutionary Breast Pump will be Your Ultimate Breastfeeding Ally

Sponsored Content Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beautiful things in the world. But it’s no secret, breastfeeding your baby is not without its complications. From difficulties latching-on, to the perils of leaks...
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Breastfeeding and Exercise: Everything you Need to Know

Can you still exercise when you're breastfeeding? How does working out affect your breastmilk? Strong Like Mum Founder, Shakira Akabusi, talks us through the breastfeeding and exercise facts and fiction. Exercise and its effects on...
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This British runner stopped during a 106-mile race to breastfeed her baby

A British ultra runner made a pit stop to breastfeed her three-month-old son during a 43-hour endurance race... Sophie Power is a regular competitor of endurance races, but after giving birth just three months ago,...