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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Feeding your premature baby breast milk

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Breast changes from pregnancy to weaning

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Pregnancy: Where your breast milk starts

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Finding a nursing bra in the right size

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6 breastfeeding essentials for your maternity bag

Packing a maternity bag for a hospital or birthing centre? Don’t forget things to help you and ...

Breastfeeding with flat, inverted or pierced nipples

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Why breastfeeding should be in your birth plan

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