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Weaning your baby off the breast
There is no right or wrong time to stop breastfeeding. It is up to you to decide when the moment is right for you and your little one.
Breastfeeding problems
Many moms give up breastfeeding in the early weeks because they run into problems that can be easily solved by adjusting their technique when it comes to latching their baby on.
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Breastfeeding correctly
You may be suprised to discover that breastfeeding is a skill that has to be learned.
Breast milk
From around six months of pregnancy your breasts produce a substance called colostrum, the creamy-yellow first milk that will sustain your newborn in the first few days after his birth.
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Postnatal breast problems
If you’re breastfeeding (or even if you aren’t) there are various postpartum niggles that can affect your breasts.
Some can be very uncomfortable, even painful, but if you want to keep nursi . . .
Preferring one breast to the other
Some babies simply do seem to prefer one breast to the other, and there are many reasons why this might be. One breast may have a slower flow than the other, or the nipple on that breast may b . . .
Breastfeeding in public
A lot of new moms who choose to breastfeed eventually come up against the issue of nursing in public.
It’s your legal right to breastfeed your baby in public and 39 states have passed laws e . . .
Coping with sore nipples
During pregnancy you might have experienced tender breasts due to hormonal changes in your body. If you’re now breastfeeding, you may find it’s your nipples that become sore.Why do nipples become sore . . .
When will I start producing breast milk?
During the latter stages of pregnancy, it's a good idea to start thinking about how you might like to feed your baby. Breastfeeding is ideal because it contains the perfect nutrients and antibodies yo . . .