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Infant feeding

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby. Your breastmilk contains nutrients and antibodies custom made for your baby to help them grow and fight off infections. There are many benefits to breastfeeding your baby. Any amount of breastfeeding is beneficial to your baby. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends to breastfeed for at least the first 2 years.

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Common breastfeeding concerns

Last reviewed 1 November, 2023

More information about breastfeeding

Mum sitting on sofa breastfeeding her baby with the dad sitting next to her with his arm round her.
  • 0-1 Years

Positioning and latching

Positioning is how you hold your baby as they are breastfeeding. Latching is also known as attachment or fixing. This is how your baby takes the breast into their mouth. Positioning can help make the attachment more effective and comfortable.

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Mum sitting on sofa holding her baby whilst breastfeeding
  • 0-1 Years
  • 1-5 Years

Responsive breastfeeding

Responsive breastfeeding is when the breastfeeding parent feeds their baby in response to their feeding cues. It helps build a relationship with your baby, as it is not just about giving your baby nutrients. Read more about when to breastfeed your baby.

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Expressing milk with hand pump, baby in other arm
  • 0-1 Years
  • 1-5 Years

Expressing milk

Expressing milk is where you manually remove milk from your breast. Find information on the let-down reflex, expressing breastmilk and storing breastmilk.

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If you have any questions or concerns about breastfeeding, a health professional in our team will be able to offer advice and support.

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