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Breast pumps
Find out why you might need a breast pump to express milk. Learn what types there are and where to get one.
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Expressing and storing breast milk
Learn how to express milk from your breasts by hand or with a pump. Expressed breast milk can be stored and fed to your baby later.
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How to hand express breast milk
Step-by-step guide on how to hand express breast milk.
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Antenatal expression of colostrum
Colostrum, the first breast milk, is high in antibodies. It can be expressed before you give birth. Learn if expressing colostrum is right for you.
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Breast engorgement
Engorgement is when your breasts are overfull with milk and fluids. It is usually temporary and will lessen to adjust to your baby's needs.
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Donor breast milk and milk banks
Learn how and when donor breast milk can be used to feed babies. Donor milk from a milk bank can be especially helpful for premature or unwell babies.
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Oversupply of breastmilk
Oversupply or hyperlactation is when you make more milk than your baby requires. Find out here what to do if you have too much breast milk.
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Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples
Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples are common problems when you’re breastfeeding. Learn more about attachment issues, causes and treatment.
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How to increase breastmilk supply
Read on to learn about some of the causes of low breastmilk supply, what is normal and tips on how to boost your milk production.
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Relieving breast engorgement
Reverse pressure softening methods are techniques you can use to soften your breasts if they are overfull or engorged before breastfeeding or expressing.
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