Within this section you can find articles on breastfeeding your baby, bottlefeeding and also weaning your baby.
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Breast or Bottle?
One of the things that new mothers worry most about is feeding their baby. How often should you breastfeed? How many bottles of formula milk a day does a newborn need? Relax - because whether you're breastfeeding or bottle feeding, feeding her is a lot simpler than you think.
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Breastfeeding Patterns
Babies' feeding patterns vary enormously. For example, some babies will not want many feeds in the first day or two. However, the feeds may then become very frequent, particularly in the first few weeks.
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Breastfeeding Tips
Your breastmilk is perfect for your baby and adapts to meet your baby's changing needs - so why does it not come as naturally as you would think? We show you various tips and advice on breastfeeding to make it a very enjoyable experience for both you and your baby.
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Breast Pain
Tender breasts are often one of the first signs of pregnancy - try these tips to stay comfortable.
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Expressing Breastmilk
You may want to go out sometimes without your baby, or you may be returning to work before you want to stop breastfeeding. It is possible to express milk for your baby so that someone else can feed him.
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How To Breastfeed
Once established, breastfeeding is easy and for most mothers and babies a very enjoyable experience. However, in the first few days you both need to learn what to do. You will therefore need practice and, if necessary, get help and advice from your midwife.
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Solids
Weaning is one of the big milestones in your baby's first year. It can seem a fiddly, messy, drawn-out business, but let your baby dictate the pace and enjoy it.
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Weaning
So, it's time to start on solids? It's exciting to reach the point of weaning your baby, but also a bit daunting. Read on for a step-by-step guide.
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Why Breastfeed?
Your breastmilk is perfect for your baby and adapts to meet your baby's changing needs. Most babies will need no other food or drink until they are at least four to six months old.
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Vegetarian Weaning
So, it's time to start on solids? It's exciting to reach the point of weaning your baby, but also a bit daunting. Read on for a step-by-step guide.
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