In this section you will find articles on lots of issues surrounding breastfeeding. Read about expressing breastmilk, extended breastfeeding, benefits of breastfeeding and lots, lots more.
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Breastfeeding articles
Lilypadz FAQLilyPadz® are a patented, innovative breastfeeding pad made of a skin-like layer of silicone. The unique design of LilyPadz® maintains pressure on the nipple while in place and forms a non-absorbent barrier that actually PREVENTS breast milk leakage. No more inconvenient pad exchanges, and both you and your clothes stay dry!
Supporting Our Babies: Showing Our BreastsThe Federation of Commercial TV Stations has performed a welcome back-flip on its rating of an Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Community Service Announcement
The Pleasure of Extended BreastfeedingMy three keen nurslings have, to me, well proven the benefits of an extended breastfeeding relationship
Expressing BreastmilkNo matter what method you use, expressing is something which takes time to learn and the amount of milk you express is never an indication of how much milk you are making.
Breast or Bubbly?A safe limit of alcohol consumption can’t be determined during pregnancy and breastfeeding – there are potential risks to babies whose immature livers aren’t able to process the alcohol transmitted through the placenta or their mother’s milk.
Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of Cot DeathThe Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) today announces its latest advice that breastfeeding your baby can reduce the risk of cot death.
Eating Organic When Pregnant and Breastfeeding-What are the benefits?Understanding the importance of eating organic and leading a healthy lifestyle whilst pregnant and breastfeeding.