Baby Feeding, choices, Information, Newborn Baby, postnatal

Five tips for increasing your milk supply

We all need to feel loved and held even when everything is going well.

Establishing and maintaining a good supply of milk is one of the top worries that many new parents have about breast/chestfeeding. Our society and the prevalence of formula advertising have made us think that this is a very common problem. But when you’re feeding in a supportive setting with access to knowledgeable support not having enough milk is pretty rare. What is common is to doubt yourself and feel worried. A supportive atmosphere is often a vital component to gaining confidence and knowledge that a small change can make a big difference.

Do you need to worry? Probably not. Keep reading for the signs your baby is getting a good amount of milk and always check with your healthcare provider or your local breastfeeding support group if you have questions or concerns. But remember overall you’re most likely to have nothing to worry about.

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Baby Feeding, postnatal

Normal Newborn Feeding.

We need support to feed our babies not “breastfeeding promotion”

Maybe the most common question you will have been asked in your antenatal appointments is how are you planning to feed your baby? The most common advice is likely to have been you “should” breast/chest feed.

So many parents find the flip side of this is once the baby is born if they have any experience other than a perfectly latching and growing baby with no effort the advice changes to perhaps you “should” just give them a bottle.

This situation leads to so many parents feeling they have failed and feeling guilty.

This is the difference between breastfeeding promotion and baby feeding support.

So let’s be really honest. Establishing breast/chest feeding is probably more often than not an intense experience where challenges have to be faced and worked through. It is completely normal to need support with feeding your baby.

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