Frequently Asked Questions - Breastfeeding



Our Expert Health Visitors have answered the following questions on Breastfeeding to aid parents of infants & children 0-5 years. Look through the questions listed below, or use our confidential online Health Visitor support service if you would like to ask your own question.////


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Q My baby has oral thrush and I'm breastfeeding should I get treatment? health visitors response

Q How do I know my baby is feeding well and getting enough milk? health visitors response

Q How can I express my breast milk? health visitors response

Q Once I have expressed my breast milk how do I store it? health visitors response

Q I have mastitis do I stop breastfeeding? health visitors response

Q What are the benefits of breastfeeding for my baby? health visitors response

Q What are the benefits of breastfeeding for me? health visitors response

Q My breasts keep leaking milk health visitors response

Q How can I increase my milk supply? health visitors response

Q How can I stop my baby biting my nipples? She has recently grown two front bottom teeth health visitors response

Q I am breastfeeding and want to wean my baby onto cow's milk because it is more natural than formula milk. Can I do this without harming my baby? health visitors response

Q My milk supply has stopped after 3 months, what can I do to get it back. health visitors response

Q My baby wants more regular feeds, when I make him wait he goes into fits of rage, when he has these angry episodes, is it all right for me to allow this or should I do everything for the baby to be contented?
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Q My baby eats very small amounts at meal times Do you think that the reason for this be because she breast feeds during the night as well as during the day?
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Q Is it true that breastfeeding can be a form of contraception? health visitors response