Breastfeeding: Information, Advice & Guides

Some of Kale Rayment's breast milk ready for donation.

'Absolute godsend': Parents turn to Facebook in search of breast milk

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10 things women worry about when breastfeeding

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Another brelfie? Can't you cover up? Rhino under fire for breastfeeding in public

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Why does my baby want to feed all night?

So often I hear mums say, “My baby wants to breastfeed all evening – I’m worried about my milk supply.”

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"The hormone that facilitates breast milk production, as well as bonding and attachment, reaches the highest levels ...

Does your baby really need night feeds?

There's a lot of conflicting advice about when to stop night time breastfeeds. Pinky McKay explains why extending these nocturnal feeds is a good idea - for both mum and baby.

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When breastfeeding doesn't go with the flow

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Donating breast milk

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Breastfeeding: the first month

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10 common breastfeeding problems (and how to solve them)

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Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of heart disease in mums, new study

It may also decrease a mum's risk of stroke later in life too.

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Yummy Mummies cast member Maria DiGeronimo.

Yummy Mummies slammed over breastfeeding comments

Channel Seven's upcoming reality series Yummy Mummies is facing heavy criticism before it's even gone to air.

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When breastfeeding is a big problem

Being blessed (or rather not so blessed, in my opinion) with ample breasts, feeding safely, comfortably and discreetly added another layer of challenge.

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Breastfeeding may help with caesarean pain, says new study

Breastfeeding after a caesarean section may help manage persistent pain, finds new research on the post-birth experience of new mothers.

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Diabetic women safe to express milk in late pregnancy, study finds

Women with diabetes can safely express breast milk in late pregnancy, with a world-first study dispelling concerns the practice causes harm to the mother and baby.