Breastfeeding
This section includes information about getting started, including links to sites with clear diagrams demonstrating good positioning of the baby at the breast. How to get support and the health considerations of breastfeeding are also covered.
Department of Health guidance states
Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed your baby. Exclusive breastfeeding (giving your baby breast milk only) is recommended for around the first six months (26 weeks) of your baby's life. After that, giving your baby breast milk alongside other food will help them continue to grow and develop.
- Thinking of?
- Getting Started
- Finding Support
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Positioning and Attachment
- Breastfeeding in Public Places
- Returning to Work
- Beyond the first few months
- Expressing and Storing Breastmilk
See BfN information leaflets and other publications here
See also NHS information: