Information for Mothers- Breastfeeding

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Information for Mothers

Most of the information on this site is for mothers and mothers to be.

Although breastfeeding is natural it sometimes doesn't come naturally so the areas below provide information to help mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start and continue for as long as they can:

Benefits of breastfeeding - information on why breastfeeding gives baby the best start in life.
Getting ready - information for mothers to be and supporters on how to prepare for breastfeeding.
How to breastfeed - information on positioning and latching, links to pictures and videos and potential problems and solutions.
Stages of breastfeeding - information on the four stages (preparing, starting out, establishing and continuing) as well as on the benefits for baby and mother related to each stage.
Question and answer index - many questions and answers on breastfeeding sorted under key topics.
Where to get help - information on the people and organisations that can help mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start and provide support if problems arise.
Breastfeeding stories (www.healthtalkonline.org) - Interviews with 49 women and 2 men focusing on their experiences of breastfeeding.
Providing support for breastfeeding mothers - information on where to turn for support.
Mothers' rights - information on the right to breastfeed in public.
Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces - information on the right to breastfeed at work.
Health Education resources - public health brochures related to breastfeeding.

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Where to get help

Midwives

Healthline - 0800 611 116

Well Child

La Leche League

More information on these and other breastfeeding help providers...

Page last reviewed: 31 July 2009