of expressing breastmilk so that you don't have to generate expressed milks for lots of feeds too close to the date you want to go out. Also, if you do want to drink alcohol but are worried about it's affect on your breastmilk, you can continue to give stored

these six weeks after the birth and they are safe whilst breastfeeding (though again, it is worth advising your surgery that you are currently feeding).How soon after birth should you start having sex again?For any woman, however she has given birth

to feed your baby more often during the day then you can express milk and give it to her in a bottle when out and about.What if my baby bites?Some women are put off by the thought of breastfeeding a baby with teeth, and particularly worry that their baby

is not feeding well (for example if your baby was born with a cleft lip or palate)• Your baby was born early and you need to stimulate your milk supply for when he is ready to suckle from the breast (about 32 weeks if your baby is healthy)It's a good idea to know

by infection. It can happen to anyone breastfeeding, but is usually something which occurs in the first month, after about ten days or so of feeding. Erratic feeding when your baby is still getting used to a routine can mean your breasts become overfull of milk

few days' rest for you. If you have any stocked up expressed milk this can be an excellent opportunity to get dad doing a feed, especially if it gives you a full night sleep. (Dad might have to try the feed in another room, otherwise your baby might

) because this incision can interrupt or disturb the milk ducts.Nerve damageBreast nerves are integral to the breast milk production and feeding process, because it’s these nerves that tell the brain to produce chemicals that in turn tell the milk ducts

calories a day, but you'll want to take these on through healthy sources, so sticking to the nutrition guides you followed during pregnancy is a good idea. You'll also need to keep your fluids and energy up during a feed, a healthy snack & plenty of water

Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world and feeding your baby happily for many months should be within the reach of most mums. In theory. But while some mums make breastfeeding look easy, it is actually very physically demanding

feed or wants to feed for longer or more frequentlyShe is waking up earlier during nap and night timesHow to startChoose a time when you can give your baby your full attention, and when she is likely to be at her most hungry. Either prop her up on your