Feeding is a special part of bonding with your baby.

We have all the information you need to make informed, confident choices about feeding your baby. Check out all our pages below to support you along your journey.

Birth and breastfeeding

Find out about preparing to breastfeed your baby once they are here

Breastfeeding

Learn all about breastfeeding

Preparing to breastfeed

Finding out about breastfeeding will help you feel more confident

Getting baby attached

Everything you need to know about positioning and latching your baby

First milk

The benefits of colostrum for your baby

Discomfort

Easing discomfort or breast pain

Reassuring signs

Signs and things to look for to know that breastfeeding is going well

Twins and multiples

Breastfeeding two or more babies

Bottle and mixed feeding

Support in feeding your baby

Responsive feeding

Feeding your baby when they are hungry

“I know so many women find the thought of breastfeeding a hard concept to grasp but I have always loved the closeness that I feel.

 

Despite our busy life, sinking into the sofa for a long feed or enjoying a contact nap doesn’t bring me any guilt these days. I feel these moments are our baby’s way of telling us to slow down and relax with them.”

~ Bethany

Colostrum is packed with nutrients and antibodies that nourish your baby and protect them from illness. Breastfeeding as soon as your baby is ready after birth gets your feeding journey off to the best start.

Colostrum contains molecules that support your baby’s developing immune response. It also helps your

heart

Did you know?

The first milk your body produces is called colostrum.

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