There are several things you can do to prepare for breastfeeding before your baby is born. These include attending a breastfeeding class, talking to a lactation consultant, finding a breastfeeding support group, and learning about proper latch and positioning

Newborns typically need to breastfeed at least 8-12 times per day. As your baby gets older, you may need to breastfeed on demand. It’s important to pay attention to your baby’s hunger cues and feed them whenever they are hungry.

There are several signs that your baby is getting enough milk, including producing six to eight wet diapers per day, having regular bowel movements, gaining weight, and appearing content after feedings. Additionally, you may notice that your breasts feel softer and less full after a feeding.

Feed your baby more often – the more you feed, the more you make

Eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids

Take lactation consultants help to identify the reason for low milk supply

No, it shouldn’t be. You can certainly feel your baby feeding in the first few days to weeks when you start, but it shouldn’t be painful. If it is painful, your baby’s latch may be incorrect. 

It is entirely up to you. The World Health Organization recommends six months of exclusive breastfeeding before introducing solids. Thereafter, infants should receive complementary foods with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age or beyond.

Absolutely! It’s the amount of fatty tissue that determines breast size, but the fatty tissue has no correlation with the amount of milk mom can produce and provide for her baby. Small and large breasts produce an equal amount of milk over a 24-hour period. 

This really depends on the medication. There are many medications that is consider safe to be taken while breastfeeding. There are also some that are not considered safe at all, though there are alternatives to these medications. Talk to your prescribing doctor and your paediatrician to find a specific answer for you and your medications.

A baby’s tummy cannot hold much milk so your baby will ask to breastfeed often. Night feeds help boost your milk supply and prevent engorged breasts. There’s no set age at which a breastfed baby will stop wanting to feed at night. Each baby is an individual with individual needs. Research suggests that breastfeeding mums get better quality sleep at night than mums who don’t breastfeed, even if they are woken several times.

New mothers may face challenges such as difficulty with latch or positioning, low milk supply, engorgement, nipple pain or sensitivity, mastitis, or a baby who is not gaining weight. Seeking help from a lactation consultant can help address these issues.

Yes, you can breastfeed with inverted nipples. However, it may require some extra patience and support to get your baby to latch properly. A lactation consultant can provide guidance on techniques and tools to help with breastfeeding if you have inverted nipples.

It depends on the type of surgery you have had. Some breast surgeries, such as breast reduction or augmentation, may affect your ability to breastfeed. However, many women who have had breast surgery are still able to breastfeed successfully. A lactation consultant can help you determine your options and develop a breastfeeding plan.

Yes, you can still breastfeed if you have a cold or other illness. In fact, breastfeeding can help protect your baby from getting sick. However, you should take precautions to avoid spreading germs to your baby, such as washing your hands frequently and wearing a mask if necessary.

Maternal mental health can impact breastfeeding in a variety of ways. For example, postpartum depression or anxiety can cause stress or difficulty bonding with the baby, which can affect milk production. Seeking support and treatment for mental health concerns can help improve the breastfeeding relationship.

A mother should seek professional help if she is experiencing pain or discomfort during breastfeeding, her baby is not gaining weight, or she has concerns about her mental health. It’s important to seek help early to address any issues and prevent them from worsening.