Feeding Stories
Real-life breastfeeding experiences from honest mums. Breastfeeding comes naturally to many mums, yet other mums struggle with establishing a successful breastfeeding relationship. These inspiring and honest stories of breastfeeding by real mums give insight to one of the most private yet important aspects of the mother-baby relationship. The unvarnished truth about breastfeeding – the good, the bad, and the things mums wish they’d been told – all here for you to learn from.
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A survey of mothers asking when they planned to wean their baby. Some great answers on breastfeeding rates, extended breastfeeding, breastfeeding while pregnant and tandem feeding.
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A Very Hungry Baby
One mother share's her baby feeding story with us, baby was born underweight, was always breastfeeding, and then became more settled when a bottle was introduced. Having a relaxed attitude to formula -
Allergic or Intolerant to Cows Milk Protein
Mothers share their experience with identifying allergies and intolerance to cows milk protein with their babies -
Are my Breasts Still Making Milk?
Breastfeeding at the 3 month mark - your breasts wont be as full. But YES they are still making all the milk that your baby needs. -
Baby Born with Tooth
A mum shares her baby feeding journey with her four babies. Her last baby was born with a tooth, and it made it too painful to breastfeed the newborn baby. -
Baby Friendly NZ or Tokyo
Difference in postnatal breastfeeding support between Japan and New Zealand -
Baby in Neonatal Unit
One mother shares her experience of breastfeeding, and expressing to give breastmilk to her baby via feeding tube in the neo-natal unit. Get a good support network around you. -
Baby Not Getting Enough
Baby not getting enough milk and becoming unhealthy. Breasts not producing rich HIND milk. -
BFing after C-Section
Breastfeeding after a C-Section, a mother shares her story about how she established breastfeeding -
Bottle Feeding Tips
Bottle Feeding Advice for those that are formula feeding their babies. Just some tips on how other mothers do it