Breastfeeding

As a new or soon-to-be mum, there can be many ‘can Is’ or ‘what ifs’ on your mind about breastfeeding. It is normal, and you are not alone. Pregnant women in Australia and worldwide are questioning this new journey of motherhood and breastfeeding. Pregnancy Birth and Beyond has complied a section providing essential information and answering questions frequently asked about breastfeeding.

From the outset, breastfeeding can sometimes be stressful and challenging to find quality, researched-based information. Breastfeeding is so important, and the World Health Organization recommends it for your baby’s health. First, we explore breastfeeding in the first year and beyond. PBB provides evidence-based answers on the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby. Then we discuss simple steps you can take to prepare for breastfeeding as you anticipate your bundle of joy!

Breastfeeding Questions

Apart from breastfeeding benefits and preparation, we also examine some dos and don’ts. For example, can you drink alcohol and coffee? What about taking supplements like iodine? Need the perfect maternity bra? We address all your vital questions here and allow you to navigate your way through breastfeeding issues easily.

However, that’s not all! Our readers have a vast amount of knowledge and experience, and Pregnancy Birth and Beyond encourage you to share it with others.  If you would like to submit an article, please contact us via email, using the form on our website, or by our postal address.

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Breastfeeding the First Year

Breastfeeding the First Year

Your baby has arrived, and you have decided to breastfeed – let the journey begin!  Deciding to breastfeed means you clearly see the value of breastmilk for your growing baby. However, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have questions! In this section, you will find articles that explore a range of topics related to breastfeeding the first year.

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Breastfeeding After the First Year

Breastfeeding After the First Year

As you approach breastfeeding after the first year, the questions you are asking yourself are likely quite different from those you had in the early days. This section is designed to provide both reassurance and helpful information for parents, especially mothers, about breastfeeding after the first year.

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Breastfeeding Information

Breastfeeding Information

In this section, you will find articles on lots of issues relevant to your breastfeeding journey. We have lots of information that you may read about expressing breastmilk, extended breastfeeding, benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding issues and lots, lots more.

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Breastfeeding Problems

Breastfeeding Problems

Breastfeeding problems might commence right after your baby is born or later. In this section of our website, we have high-quality articles that can help develop your knowledge and understanding and show you that you are not alone in facing breastfeeding problems.

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Stories

Each breastfeeding journey is as unique as every baby. Breastfeeding stories can offer reassurance by validating our thoughts and feelings and opening our minds to experiences, opinions and ideas we had not previously thought about. In this section, you can read and explore our breastfeeding stories.

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Breastfeedign Videos

Breastfeeding Videos

Breastfeeding videos are beneficial, hands-free and can allow you to join in and follow along easily. In this section of our website, you can watch breastfeeding videos that will show you the different techniques, proper latch, positioning the baby, expressing breastmilk and much more.

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Adoptive Breastfeeding - Relactation

Adoptive Breastfeeding-Relactation

Adoptive breastfeeding-relactation can include commencing lactation for a broad range of reasons. You may have had difficulties feeding your baby at birth and now, weeks or months later, want to try again. This section offers articles to support your journey toward adoptive breastfeeding-relactation.

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Breastfeeding While Pregnant

Breastfeeding While Pregnant

In this section, you will find articles about continuous breastfeeding. We have articles that may assist you in considering the value and potential challenges of breastfeeding while pregnant and looks at how to ensure best your health and safety and that of your babies.

Breastfeeding while pregnant section includes:

Expressing and Storing Breastmilk

Now that you have decided expressing and storing breastmilk is the way to go, where do you start? This section offers articles and videos that answer many questions you may be asking yourself and offer practical, real-life experiences from mothers like you.

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Tandem Breastfeeding

If you have two children close together, you may want to continue breastfeeding your toddler even after the new baby arrives so that both can benefit from the goodness of your milk. This section offers articles on tandem breastfeeding, which may ease your concerns while providing practical advice.

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