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Mastitis

Mastitis occurs when breast tissue becomes inflamed, and usually happens in people who are breastfeeding. Mastitis can lead to infection.

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Breast engorgement

Engorgement is when your breasts are overfull with milk and fluids. It is usually temporary and will lessen to adjust to your baby's needs.

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Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples

Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples are common problems when you’re breastfeeding. Learn more about attachment issues, causes and treatment.

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Breastfeeding your baby

Breastfeeding provides all the nutrition your baby needs during their first 6 months of life. Find out all you need to know about breastfeeding.

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Your body after stillbirth or neonatal death

After a stillbirth or neonatal death, your body may experience changes that come with giving birth. Find out what to expect and where to find support.

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Weaning

Weaning is when you stop breastfeeding your baby or toddler. Find out how to start reducing breast feeds and weaning your child to a bottle or cup.

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Maternity clothes

Find out about the clothes that you’ll need during pregnancy, how you can save money and how to avoid having to buy a whole new maternity wardrobe.

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Oversupply of breastmilk

Oversupply or hyperlactation is when you make more milk than your baby requires. Find out here what to do if you have too much breast milk.

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Tongue-tie

Babies born with tongue-tie can’t move their tounge freely. Having tongue-tie can make feeding more difficult for your baby, but help is available.

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Mixed feeding

Mixed feeding is when a baby is fed formula as well as breastmilk. Learn about why some women use mixed feeding, how to manage it, and where to get help.

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