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Breastfeeding support! H


aving a new baby is a wonderful but sometimes daunting experience;


you won’t be surprised to hear that lots of mothers say it took them a while before they felt confident about being a new mum and in getting the hang of breastfeeding.


So don’t be afraid to ask for the help and support you need to make breastfeeding work for you and your baby. No problem is too small – if something is worrying you, the chances are that other mothers will have felt the same.


To meet other new mums and share in the ups and downs of looking after a new baby, find out what help and support is available in your area:


• Talk to your midwife or health visitor. • Call the National Breastfeeding Helpline.


Breastfeeding is good for you both, helping you and your baby to get closer, physically and emotionally, but it can bring its challenges, so call the National Breastfeeding Helpline to speak to a trained mum, who has been where you are now, so she will understand what you are going through.


She can offer you friendly, skilled help and information about breastfeeding.


For more information contact NHS Breastfeeding Helpline Telephone: 0300 100 0212


Breastfeeding top tips


Make sure your baby is properly attached


• You will have a good supply of milk and your baby will get a good feed.


• It will help stop your breasts getting sore. Try not to give baby other food or drink


• The more mum’s milk you give your baby, the more milk you will produce. Giving other food or drink will reduce your milk supply.


• If you give your baby less mum’s milk, it will not protect against illness as effectively.


• Feeding your baby solid food before they are ready (at around 6 months) could lead to him or her getting an upset tummy.


Try not to give your baby a dummy


• Babies who have a dummy sometimes find it difficult to remember how to attach to mum’s breast.


• If a dummy is used, the baby is not stimulating the breast to send messages to the brain to produce enough milk for your baby.


• Babies who have a dummy are also less likely to feed when they need to, so won’t take in as much milk.


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