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Breastmilk provides your baby with all the nutrition they need to grow in the first six months. It’s the best food because it’s easy for your baby to digest. It adapts to your baby’s needs, is the right temperature, and it’s free. 

No one expects you to be an expert at breastfeeding right off the bat – so don’t put this pressure on yourself. Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, and it can take up to six weeks to establish. Here are some of the common problems that can happen for breastfeeding mums, and some suggested solutions.   

Breastfeeding a new baby can take some time to master, even if you’ve done it before. Here are some tips to help you along.

Our lactation consultants - professionally trained breastfeeding specialists - are available to support you via phone or online. This is a free service.

Many pregnant women plan to breastfeed their baby, and it helps to know as much as possible about it before your baby’s born. Here’s what you should know, and what you can do to prepare. 

To look after your baby well, you need to look after yourself too. Eating well, sleeping whenever you can, getting some exercise, and asking for help when you need it can make a world of difference to your energy levels, and to your ability to look after your new baby.   

The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be tough. It sometimes takes a few weeks for you and your baby to learn and become comfortable with feeding.

For a number of different reasons, some women experience difficulties with breastfeeding and a small number of cases are unable to exclusively breastfeed. Any breastfeeding is still beneficial and most mothers have the capacity to produce some breastmilk to their baby. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in this situation. 

Breastmilk provides your baby with all the nutrition they need to grow in the first six months. Expressing breastmilk could give you a bit of flexibility, and help dad and other caregivers get more involved with feeding. 

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy – but if you’re having trouble, you’re not alone. Our lactation consultants can help you and your pēpi throughout your breastfeeding journey with free, private video calls.