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Why does my baby want to feed all night?
So often I hear mums say, “My baby wants to breastfeed all evening – I’m worried about my milk supply.”
Does your baby really need night feeds?
There's a lot of conflicting advice about when to stop night time breastfeeds. Pinky McKay explains why extending these nocturnal feeds is a good idea - for both mum and baby.
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Mila Kunis is the latest victim of lactaboobiephobia
When you consider the number of women who are shamed for breastfeeding in public, it's not surprising that occasionally a celebrity also comes under fire for daring to feed her baby.
Breastfeeding dictator or enabler? How midwives can make a difference
With ongoing, non-judgemental support, breastfeeding is achievable for almost all women. Yet access to genuine support is often difficult to find.
Breastfeeding: five tips to help you through the first three days
As you practice, it will get easier, and soon you'll find breastfeeding the natural, intuitive experience it's meant to be.
Dad's stand for all breastfeeding mums who have been told to cover up
Like so many of us, Brock Smith has had enough of the breastfeeding in public 'debate'.
'The nastiest s*** of my life': mum left reeling over 'breastfeeding' toddler post
For so many little kids, breastfeeding is just something that mummies do.
Mum charged over breastfeeding baby after using cocaine
A former beauty queen and TV reporter has been charged with child abuse after using cocaine then breastfeeding her four-month-old baby.
Thinking about complaining about breastfeeding? Try these ideas instead
Don't bother complaining about breastfeeding in public – there are plenty of better things you could do with your time.
Mum breastfeeds baby as she's getting married
Christina Torino-Benton didn't think twice when she had to breastfeed her baby during her wedding ceremony.
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Saying goodbye to my breast pump
It's time to say goodbye to one of my constant companions. One that I've had since I had my babies in October. My breast pump.
Mum speaks out after being verbally abused while breastfeeding her baby
We don't use clickbait headlines here at Essential Baby, but here's one case we would consider breaking our rule for.
How newborns can 'breast crawl' for their first feed
They may be only minutes old but, when placed on their mother's bare tummy, it is possible for most healthy newborns to move themselves to the breast, latch on and begin feeding on their own.
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