Breastfeeding Tips & Advice
Access comprehensive breastfeeding support to help you succeed on your nursing journey. Find expert advice, troubleshooting tips, and resources for overcoming challenges, ensuring you and your baby have a positive breastfeeding experience.
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How to Make a Soothing Nipple Balm
Most new mums know just how sensitive and, at times, painful nipples become while establishing feeding. If you’re keen to soothe sore nipples with a simple, natural […]
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11 Pointers to Help Get You Started Breastfeeding
From the beginning of time women have been breastfeeding their infants. So we should have it figured it by now, right? Nope. Every mother will […]
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Periods and Milk Supply: A New Mum’s Guide to Finding Balance
So, you’re navigating the wild world of breastfeeding, and suddenly Aunt Flo comes knocking at your door. You might be wondering, “Can I even get […]
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DIY Breast Milk Nappy Balm
Making your own bottom balm to soothe bub between nappy changes is easy, cheap and this version is all-natural. And it’s not just baby’s bottom […]
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10 Ways To Relieve Breast Engorgement
Ahh, those precious first few days with your gorgeous bubba. Everything is new, a little bit scary, sometimes weird but also magic. A few days […]
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Understanding Breast Milk Supply (And How Supply And Demand Works)
Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to nourish your bub, but supply can be a struggle for many new mums. Even if you’ve mastered the art […]
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Nipple Thrush: What Are The Symptoms And How To Prevent It
Most breastfeeding mothers are aware of the potential for developing blocked milk ducts or mastitis. But have you heard of their equally annoying cousin nipple […]
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Mastitis Symptoms And How To Manage Them
Breastfeeding is often described as being one of the most beautiful bonding experiences between a mother and her baby. Whilst this is true, it can […]
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Mum’s Genius Time-Saving Breast Pump Tip
If you’ve ever suffered the heartbreak of liquid gold spillage when transferring expressed breast milk from a pump bottle to a storage bag – have […]
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How To Clear A Blocked Milk Duct Using A Haakaa
Aussie mum, Emily has revealed a quick and easy way to clear a blocked milk duct, using nothing more than water, a Haakaa Breast Pump […]
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Breastfeeding And The COVID-19 Vaccine
Australia’s peak breastfeeding body says it’s seeking clarity on behalf of breastfeeding mums as the COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out. The Australian Government has recommended […]
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Cow’s Milk & Breastfeeding: Impact on Food Allergies
If you ever needed an excuse to drink a tall glass of milky Milo, this is it. New research has found that drinking cow’s milk […]
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How To Stop Breastfeeding: A Handy Guide To Weaning
It’s been quite the journey, and now breastfeeding your little milk monster is down to just one or two feeds, most likely just for comfort. […]
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Does Breast Milk Taste Change During Your Period?
The return of your period after having a baby means big changes are happening in your body, and they may even be impacting the taste […]
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How To Stop Baby Kicking Off A Haakaa Breast Pump
It’s one of the most popular mumma milk catchers out there, but one kick from bub and a full Haakaa Breast Pump becomes empty in […]