| Antenatal period |
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| What are the benefits to my baby if I breastfeed? |
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| Are there any benefits to me if I choose to breastfeed? |
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| What can I do during my pregnancy to prepare myself for successful breastfeeding? |
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| Why is the support of my partner and family so important to the success of breastfeeding? |
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| What should I look for in a breastfeeding bra? |
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| Are there any books on the subject of breastfeeding that you would recommend? |
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| Do I need any special equipment for breastfeeding? |
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| Are inverted or flat nipples necessarily a problem? |
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| In what circumstances may breastfeeding not be suitable for the mother? |
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| In what circumstances may breastfeeding not be suitable for the baby? |
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| Breastfeeding in the early days |
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| I was told that it is important to feed my baby within the first hour of life. Why is this and what other factors will help us to succeed? |
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| What happens during a breastfeed? |
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| Why is it so important to not offer any formula feeds in the first few days of breastfeeding? |
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| My baby is jaundiced and seems to be too sleepy to feed. Why is this and how can breastfeeding help? |
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| During labour I was given an injection to help the pain. The midwife said that this could make my baby sleepy for a few hours. Will this upset my chances of breastfeeding? |
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| How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk? |
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| Breastfeeding as part of your life |
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| In the early days and weeks of breastfeeding I felt exhausted. Is this normal and what can I do to make life easier? |
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| My baby seems to want to feed all the time. Does this mean I don't have enough milk? |
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| When I go out with my baby, I feel embarrassed to feed in public places. What is your advice? |
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| How long does a breastfeed last? |
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| How long will I be giving night feeds for? |
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| Is it true that breastfeeding helps you to get your figure back? |
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| How do I express breastmilk? What are the best ways to store and prepare it? |
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| I am going back to work. Does this mean that I will have to stop breastfeeding? |
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| Do I need to give my baby extra feeds of water or fruit juices as well as breastfeeds? |
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| Problems and their treatments |
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| My baby suffers from colic. Is this common with breastfeeders and what can I do to help? |
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| What can I do to avoid getting sore nipples? If they are sore, what are the recommended treatments? |
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| What is meant by 'engorgement' of the breasts? |
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| What is meant by the terms blocked duck and mastitis and what treatments would you recommend? |
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| My baby has thrush in his mouth. Can I catch it whilst breastfeeding? |
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| My baby is full of the cold and is finding it hard to feed. What can I do to help? |
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| My baby was premature and I was worried that I may be unable to breastfeed. Is this the case? |
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| Special circumstances |
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| Is it possible to breastfeed after breast surgery? |
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| Can I still take the 'contraceptive pill' whilst breastfeeding? |
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| Is it possible to breastfeed my baby who suffers from 'Downs Syndrome'? |
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| What happens if I am ill, do I still continue to breastfeed? |
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| What is meant by the term 'breast refusal'? |
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| Is it safe to take prescribed drugs whilst breastfeeding? |
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| I have heard that it is even possible to breastfeed my adoptive baby. Is this true? |
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| Everyone tells me it is too difficult to breastfeed twins. Are they right? |
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| Could you tell me about milk banks and how they work? |
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| What is meant by relactation? |
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| Weaning |
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| When do I start to wean my baby from the breast? |
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| What are the best first foods to introduce to my baby and what should I avoid? |
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How long should I continue to breastfeed my baby?
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