each day and that they should massage their breasts and/or express and store milk - or express and discard milk - in order to prevent blockages or engorgement.)Why does milk production sometimes decrease despite feeding?Sometimes triggers like illness

A Bristol mum is being called the Nigella Lawson of breast milk cooking after using her milk to cook cakes, lasagne and vanilla cheesecake.Abi Blake, mum of 8-month-old daughter Tilly, expresses any excess milk after finishing feeding Tilly

) 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

to feed, but then pulling away, it may well be due to fast flow. If it only happens once or once every few feeds, the flow might only be a passing problem for your young feeder, at times when your breasts are very full. (Perhaps when you have been away

Lauric acid found in breast milk has acne-fighting properties, scientists have discovered.The new treatment containing natural lauric acid, which is also found in coconut oil, helps reduce irritation and spots without causing side-effects, unlike

feed. If you still haven’t made you mind up how you’ll feed your newborn here are the main advantages and disadvantages of each.BreastfeedingAdvantagesGood for baby - Your breast milk is designed by nature to give your baby everything he needs

in the same amount of milk each time they feed. But whether you are attempting a strict feeding regime or giving the breast on a loose timetable and ad-hoc when your baby shows a need (like I did), you should not worry that you might over- or under-feed your

Researchers have found that tiny glands on the breast produce a fluid with a smell that attracts hungry babies.In the study, newborns were found to feed more and put on weight more quickly when feeding from mums who had lots of areolar glands, which

Medela - the name behind those highly regarded breast pumps - has just launched a new baby feeding bottle, the Calma.This new ‘feeding device’ works differently to your usual bottle. The Calma forces your baby to use the same technique she’s learnt

be tracked. These are important as they can often identify early health problems or simply reassure parents that their new babies are taking in enough nutrition from their milk feeds.New growth charts launched to tie in with National Breastfeeding Week 2009