Benefits for Mum
lowers the risk of pre-menopausal...



Benefits for Mum
lowers the risk of pre-menopausal...



Benefits for Baby
is easy to digest and provides the...



Benefits for Baby
is easy to digest and provides the...



Benefits for Dad and Partner
Less stress and worry as breastfed...



Benefits for Dad and Partner
Less stress and worry as breastfed...



Attachment or latching on
Starting to breastfeed Successful...



Before you start
Practice makes perfect and builds up your...



Before you start
Practice makes perfect and builds up your...



Breast massage
During pregnancy your breasts can feel tender due...



Checking for lumps
The good news is that breastfeeding lowers your...



Checking for lumps
The good news is that breastfeeding lowers your...



The science
One of the first signs of pregnancy is heavier,...



The science
One of the first signs of pregnancy is heavier,...



Breast milk nutrition facts
Colostrum, the early days’ milk, is a rich...



Breast milk nutrition facts
Colostrum, the early days’ milk, is a rich...



Breastfeeding when mum is ill
You might be worried about breastfeeding your...



Breastfeeding when mum is ill
You might be worried about breastfeeding your...



Diet and exercise
Healthy diet for breastfeeding...



Diet and exercise
Healthy diet for breastfeeding...



All about baby
Are all babies capable of...



All about baby
Are all babies capable of...



Baby's hunger
My baby is hungrier than usual. Is this...



Baby's hunger
My baby is hungrier than usual. Is this...



Breastfeeding & illness
Can I breastfeed when I have the flu or when...



Breastfeeding & illness
Can I breastfeed when I have the flu or when...



Dad/partner
My partner is going to breastfeed our baby,...



Dad/partner
My partner is going to breastfeed our baby,...



Diet/Mum's habits
What is the best diet while breastfeeding?...



Diet/Mum's habits
What is the best diet while breastfeeding?...



Milk supply
Do I have enough milk for my baby in the...



Milk supply
Do I have enough milk for my baby in the...



Pain
Is it normal for breastfeeding to...



Pain
Is it normal for breastfeeding to...



Physical
How do I know if my baby is latched on...



Physical
How do I know if my baby is latched on...



Time
How often should I breastfeed? From...



Time
How often should I breastfeed? From...



Combination feeding
Healthcare professionals do recommend exclusive...



Combination feeding
Healthcare professionals do recommend exclusive...



Dream feeding
Many mums struggle with having to wake up to...



Dream feeding
Many mums struggle with having to wake up to...



Expressing
You can express breast milk by hand or by using a...



Expressing
You can express breast milk by hand or by using a...



Moving from breast to bottle
The main thing you need to consider is hygiene....



Moving from breast to bottle
The main thing you need to consider is hygiene....



Positions
Breastfeeding positions The most common...



Positions
Breastfeeding positions The most common...



Stopping breastfeeding
There is no right or wrong time to stop...



Stopping breastfeeding
There is no right or wrong time to stop...



Storing breastmilk
Breast milk should be handled carefully to...



Weaning
In Ireland, the Health Service Executive advises...



Weaning
In Ireland, the Health Service Executive advises...



Winding
Burping helps your baby to expel some of the air...



Finding breastfeeding difficult
Although breastfeeding is natural and beneficial...



Finding breastfeeding difficult
Although breastfeeding is natural and beneficial...



How do you know when your breasts are full?
This is the most common breastfeeding question...



How do you know when your breasts are full?
This is the most common breastfeeding question...



Low milk supply
Many mothers are unnecessarily concerned about...



Low milk supply
Many mothers are unnecessarily concerned about...



Milk oversupply
Having an abundant supply of breast milk might be...



Milk oversupply
Having an abundant supply of breast milk might be...



Sagging breasts
All women get sagging breasts. Breastfeeding is...



Sagging breasts
All women get sagging breasts. Breastfeeding is...



Baby's sleep routine
Despite your friends and family telling you that...



Baby's sleep routine
Despite your friends and family telling you that...



Biting
Although the arrival of a white, small tooth is a...



Biting
Although the arrival of a white, small tooth is a...



Bowel movements in breastfed babies
In the early days after birth your baby will pass...



Bowel movements in breastfed babies
In the early days after birth your baby will pass...



Is my baby getting enough breast milk?
This is a common breastfeeding question as it’s...



Is my baby getting enough breast milk?
This is a common breastfeeding question as it’s...



Supplementation and vitamin D
A recent directive from the Department of Health...



Supplementation and vitamin D
A recent directive from the Department of Health...



Baby’s Separation Anxiety
At birth your baby thinks they are a part of you...



Baby’s Separation Anxiety
At birth your baby thinks they are a part of you...



Exhaustion
Being tired is perfectly normal - looking after a...



Exhaustion
Being tired is perfectly normal - looking after a...



Guilty about using formula
If breastfeeding isn't possible or isn’t working...



Guilty about using formula
If breastfeeding isn't possible or isn’t working...



Positive emotional benefits of breastfeeding
For many mums breastfeeding comes naturally, but...



Positive emotional benefits of breastfeeding
For many mums breastfeeding comes naturally, but...



Post Natal Depression
During the first weeks after childbirth many...



Post Natal Depression
During the first weeks after childbirth many...



Pressure to breastfeed
Breastfeeding organisations recognise that mums...



Pressure to breastfeed
Breastfeeding organisations recognise that mums...



Unable to bond
When a baby is born, parents expect to feel a...



Unable to bond
When a baby is born, parents expect to feel a...



Blocked milk ducts
A blocked or plugged milk duct is a lump in your...



Blocked milk ducts
A blocked or plugged milk duct is a lump in your...



Breast engorgement
When a breast becomes hard, uncomfortably full...



Breast engorgement
When a breast becomes hard, uncomfortably full...



Leaking breasts
Leaking breasts are a normal part of...



Leaking breasts
Leaking breasts are a normal part of...



Mastitis
Most mums have heard of mastitis and how painful...



Mastitis
Most mums have heard of mastitis and how painful...



Sore nipples and nipple pain
In the first weeks of breastfeeding, it’s normal...



Sore nipples and nipple pain
In the first weeks of breastfeeding, it’s normal...



Thrush
Thrush (candida albicans) is a yeast infection...



Colic
The threat of colic can make any parent feel...



Colic
The threat of colic can make any parent feel...



Croup
Laryngotracheitis, known as croup, is a common,...



Croup
Laryngotracheitis, known as croup, is a common,...



After breast surgery
If you had a breast augmentation or...



After breast surgery
If you had a breast augmentation or...



Breastfeeding a baby with a cold or fever
A stuffy nose may make breastfeeding difficult...



Breastfeeding a baby with a cold or fever
A stuffy nose may make breastfeeding difficult...



Breastfeeding a baby with acid reflux
A baby who is spitting up a lot of milk can be a...



Breastfeeding a baby with acid reflux
A baby who is spitting up a lot of milk can be a...



Breastfeeding a baby with diarrhoea
Loose stools are normal for a breastfed baby, who...



Breastfeeding a baby with diarrhoea
Loose stools are normal for a breastfed baby, who...



Breastfeeding after a Caesarean
Recovering from a Caesarean can be difficult and...



Breastfeeding after a Caesarean
Recovering from a Caesarean can be difficult and...



Breastfeeding when baby is sick
If a sick baby is able to take anything by mouth,...



Breastfeeding when baby is sick
If a sick baby is able to take anything by mouth,...



Conceiving and breastfeeding
Although an unreliable contraceptive method,...



Conceiving and breastfeeding
Although an unreliable contraceptive method,...



Flat or inverted nipples
A good latch involves taking a good mouthful of...



Flat or inverted nipples
A good latch involves taking a good mouthful of...



Large breasts
If you have large breasts, you might find it...



Large breasts
If you have large breasts, you might find it...



Premature babies
Breast milk is especially important for premature...



Premature babies
Breast milk is especially important for premature...



Small breasts
Mothers with small breasts can breastfeed...



Small breasts
Mothers with small breasts can breastfeed...



Tandem breastfeeding
This expression is sometimes incorrectly used to...



Tandem breastfeeding
This expression is sometimes incorrectly used to...



Twins and other multiples
Congratulations on the birth of your babies! If...



Twins and other multiples
Congratulations on the birth of your babies! If...



Baby requirements at home
Bedtime: moses basket...



Baby requirements at home
Bedtime: moses basket...



Gifts ideas for new mums
Choosing a gift for a new mum can be tricky,...



Gifts ideas for new mums
Choosing a gift for a new mum can be tricky,...



Packing your hospital bag
Healthcare professionals advise mothers to pack...



Packing your hospital bag
Healthcare professionals advise mothers to pack...



Pregnancy and Breastfeeding diet advice
When you become pregnant, your body gets ready to...



Pregnancy and Breastfeeding diet advice
When you become pregnant, your body gets ready to...



Stocking up for baby
The best time to stock your fridge and freezer of...



Stocking up for baby
The best time to stock your fridge and freezer of...



Will I be able to breastfeed?
Most women can breastfeed, no matter how big or...



Will I be able to breastfeed?
Most women can breastfeed, no matter how big or...



Dad baby and breastfeeding
In the past women learnt to nurse by observing...



Dad baby and breastfeeding
In the past women learnt to nurse by observing...



Myths and facts
Myth: Frequent breastfeeding leads to low...



Myths and facts
Myth: Frequent breastfeeding leads to low...



Breastfeeding aids
There are lots of products designed to help you...



Breastfeeding aids
There are lots of products designed to help you...



Breastfeeding and the Irish law
While updates of the ...



Breastfeeding and the Irish law
While updates of the ...



Breastfeeding in Ireland
Breastfeeding initiation rates are very low in...



Breastfeeding in Ireland
Breastfeeding initiation rates are very low in...



Breastfeeding in public
While changes to ...



Breastfeeding in public
While changes to ...



Milk donation
Irvinestown Human Milk Bank is Ireland’s only...



Milk donation
Irvinestown Human Milk Bank is Ireland’s only...



Recommended reading
These books are great sources of information for...



Recommended reading
These books are great sources of information for...



Safety when breastfeeding
If you are breastfeeding, you should take certain...



Safety when breastfeeding
If you are breastfeeding, you should take certain...



Support information
Before your baby is born you...



Support information
Before your baby is born you...



Working and breastfeeding
The Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004...



Working and breastfeeding
The Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004...



Breastfeeding while pregnant
The decision to continue breastfeeding a child...



Breastfeeding while pregnant
The decision to continue breastfeeding a child...



Breastfeeding tips
The most important thing is to relax and take it...



Breastfeeding tips
The most important thing is to relax and take it...



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WHO & Dept of Health guidance
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