No matter what stage of the breastfeeding journey you are in, Beside You is here to help every step of the way.
Your baby is here! Read about what to expect in the first few days and how to find support when you need it to make breastfeeding work for you and your baby.
- Feeding your baby responsively
- Breastfeeding after a c-section
- If your baby arrives early or unwell
- How do I get my baby attached and feeding effectively?
- How can I tell if it's going well
- Bottle feeding and other ways to feed your baby
- What can partners or others do to help (instead of giving a bottle)
- Why am I finding it painful?
You can also watch our ‘Early days’ playlist which includes short videos on how to get an effective latch, what to do if things don’t go quite to plan and how to hand express to relieve any discomfort you might be feeling.
Challenges
Everyone faces breastfeeding challenges. From low milk supply to growth spurts, we have solutions to help get you through.
Breastfeeding concerns
- Why am I finding it painful?
- Tongue-tie
- Cluster feeding or growth spurts
- Inverted, flat or very large nipples
- Mastitis
- Thrush
- Milk supply - too much or too little
- Expressing
- Nursing strike
Breastfeeding help
- Why is my baby feeding all the time?
- Will I ever sleep again?!
- Emotions and breastfeeding
- Twins and multiples
- Dealing with leaks
- Introducing solid foods
- Breastfeeding beyond six months
- Returning to work
- When you’re ready to stop
We’ve put together a ‘Challenges’ playlist to help you with some of things that might come up on breastfeeding journey. These cover some common concerns including baby is being fussy or feeding all the time, or you might be worried your baby has a tongue tie. Like our social media pages for support and information.
You’ve got breastfeeding down! Learn what’s next and how you can help other women succeed.
- Breastfeeding if you or your baby are unwell
- Medication - what am I able to take while feeding?
- Tanning beds and fake tan
- Tattoos and breastfeeding
- Smoking and breastfeeding
- Alcohol and breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding in summer
- Breastfeeding in winter
- Breastfeeding at celebrations or events
- Breastfeeding and travelling
Watch our ‘What’s next?’ playlist for support further down the line breastfeeding – maybe your baby is starting solid foods, or you are going back to work or feeding a toddler. Join our Facebook page for more videos and the chance to ask questions to our local feeding experts.