Off to a good start: all you need to know about breastfeeding
- Type
- Resources
- Published
- 05 June 2023
- Births and maternity
- Pregnancy and early years
Description
This booklet aims to help pregnant women, new mums and their families make decisions about how they will feed their baby. It gives information and practical advice about developing a close and loving relationship with your baby; preparing for breastfeeding when you're pregnant; the benefits of breastfeeding; the difference between breast milk and formula; skin-to-skin contact at birth and the first magical hour; how breastfeeding works (including positioning and attachment); breastfeeding when you're out and about; going back to work; and a troubleshooting guide.
This publication is also available in audio on the NHS inform website.
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