Show Notes
This episode is all about getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Frances, Karen and Megan chat about the things parents need to know, including the baby's first feed, collecting colostrum before the birth, and who to reach out to if things aren't going to plan. UNICEF hand expressing video: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/breastfeeding-resources/hand-expression-video/ Reverse pressure softening: https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/rev_pressure_soft_cotterman/ Baby sucking on dad's ear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8LgCbBsOxI NCT Feeding Line 0300 3300 700 option 1, 8am-midnight, 365 days a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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