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Breastfeeding tips from Clare Byam-Cook

This is a guest post from an expert on breastfeeding, Clare Byam-Cook.   Breastfeeding is not always as easy as everyone makes out so don’t be discouraged if you experience difficulties in the early days when you are trying to get breastfeeding established. Here are some tips to help you get started:- Take time to get breastfeeding established. Don’t overdo the visitors in the early days and make sure you are resting, eating healthily and drinking plenty of fluids to help milk production.  Observe how your baby feeds and  learn the difference between effective sucking (slow, deep and rhythmic) which means he will be getting…

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