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How to breastfeed
How will I know if my baby is latched on correctly for a feed?
Find out how to help your baby latch on correctly and what you can do to make breastfeeding successful.
How to tell if your newborn is getting enough breastmilk
Good positions for breastfeeding
See all in How to breastfeedBreastfeeding diet and nutrition
Should I avoid any foods or drink when I'm breastfeeding?
Some babies seem to react to something their mum has eaten, and have symptoms such as colic, fussiness or excessive crying. Find out which foods and drinks are best avoided when you’re breastfeeding.
Diet for a healthy breastfeeding mum
Is it safe to eat spicy food when pregnant or breastfeeding?
See all in Breastfeeding diet and nutritionYour breastfeeding stories
"I had a c-section and was clueless about breastfeeding but I had a strong will to do it."
"My baby would cluster feed from 6.30pm to 9.00pm."
"I have inverted nipples, so baby could not latch on."
"Even though I had an emergency c-section due to fetal distress, I wanted to breastfeed."
"He would suck the entire night but kept on crying"
See all in Your breastfeeding storiesBreastfeeding problems
Low breastmilk supply
What's causing low milk supply? How to make sure your baby gets enough breastmilk? Can certain foods increase breastmilk supply? Find the answers to your questions.
Sore nipples when breastfeeding
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Successful breastfeeding: tips from BabyCenter India mums
Struggling with breastfeeding? Read what our BabyCenter mums have to say about how they made breastfeeding work for them.
Extended breastfeeding: is it for you?
How can I include my husband when I breastfeed our baby?
Do mums have to breastfeed? What if I don't want to?
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
See all in Breastfeeding helpPumping and expressing breastmilk
Expressing breastmilk
"Expressing" means taking milk from your breast without your baby suckling. You can use a pump or you can do it by hand. Find out the easiest ways to pump, express and store your milk for your baby.
How can I express breastmilk by hand?
What's the best way to store breastmilk?
See all in Pumping and expressing breastmilkWeaning
Weaning: when and how to stop breastfeeding
When is the right time to stop breastfeeding your baby? How should you go about it and how long will it take? Read our expert advice on making the transition smooth for you and your baby.
How to handle pressure to wean
When should I stop breastfeeding?
My baby doesn't want to stop breastfeeding. What should I do?
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