Common breastfeeding questions and problems
Breast engorgement
Engorgement is when your breasts are overfull with milk and fluids. It is usually temporary and will lessen to adjust to your baby's needs.
Breast pumps
Find out why you might need a breast pump to express milk. Learn what types there are and where to get one.
Breastfeeding after breast surgery
Discover how breast surgery may impact breastfeeding, including implants, mastectomy and augmentation. Learn about how a lactation consultant can help...
Breastfeeding and biting
It's common for babies to bite during breastfeeding. Learn why your baby bites, how to manage biting, as well as when to seek help.
Breastfeeding and breast refusal
Breast refusal can be frustrating for you and your baby. Find out why they might be refusing and how to help them feed from your breast.
Cluster feeding
Cluster feeding is when your baby wants lots of short feeds over a few hours. Find out when your baby is most likely to do this, and how to cope.
Colds and flu during pregnancy and breastfeeding
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you need to be extra careful with medicines you take for cold or flu, as they can affect your unborn baby.
Dealing with hot weather during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnant women are more at risk of becoming overheated because of the physical and hormonal changes which occur during pregnancy.
How to increase breast milk supply
Read on to learn about some of the causes of low breastmilk supply, what is normal and tips on how to boost your milk production.
Let-down reflex
Your let-down reflex is a body response that makes your breastmilk flow. Learn more about when your let-down reflex happens, and how to encourage it.
Mastitis
Mastitis occurs when breast tissue becomes inflamed, and usually happens in people who are breastfeeding. Mastitis can lead to infection.
Medicines and breastfeeding
While most medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding, some can affect your baby. Learn out more about medicines and breastfeeding here.
Night feeding
Night feeding is when your baby feeds at night and is common for babies in their first year of life. Learn how to establish a routine and manage night...
Nipple thrush
Nipple thrush is a fungal infection that can happen when you鈥檙e breastfeeding. Find out more about the symptoms and treatments for nipple thrush.
Nipple vasospasm and breastfeeding
Nipple vasospasm affects the flow of milk from the nipple and can be painful when breastfeeding. Learn about its causes and treatment.
Oversupply of breastmilk
Oversupply or hyperlactation is when you make more milk than your baby requires. Find out here what to do if you have too much breast milk.
Recovery after a caesarean
Recovery after a caesarean section, whether it's an emergency or planned, takes several weeks. Find out what to expect after you have had your baby.
Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples
Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples are common problems for breastfeeding mothers.
What does a lactation consultant do?
A lactation consultant is a trained expert in breastfeeding support. You can ask a doctor or midwife to recommend a lactation consultant but you do no...