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Breastmilk or commercial infant formula is necessary for all babies less than 12 months...
Breastfeeding positioning and attachment come naturally to some babies and mothers, but many need time and practice to get it right...
Breastmilk protects your baby from illness and infection, so it is the safest drink for your baby while travelling...
Mastitis affects some breastfeeding women and may be caused by blocked milk ducts or a bacterial infection...
Breastfeeding women need to eat regularly and include a wide variety of healthy foods in their diet...
Expressing breast milk by hand is a cheap and convenient method...
Before six months, breastmilk or formula is the only food and drink that your baby needs...
You can successfully combine breastfeeding with work if you have support from your employer, colleagues and family...
Your nipples may be sensitive in the first few days after birth, but nipple pain is not a normal part of breastfeeding...
Let your baby feed as much as they want in the first few days to help establish good breastfeeding patterns...