Pregnancy: When your milk production journey begins

From the moment you conceive, your body starts making an amazing new feeding system as well as an amazing new human. Learn how your breasts change along with your growing bump as they get ready to feed your baby. Plus get advice from experts and mums to support you with breastfeeding right from the beginning.

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