Feeding your baby
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start in life, so it's a good idea to be prepared by finding out how to breastfeed and how to cope with sore nipples, tender breasts and other concerns. The links below take you to the feeding information in the Birth to five section of NHS Choices.
Breastfeeding
The benefits of breastfeeding
How breastfeeding can give your baby the healthiest start in life.
How to breastfeed
Information on breastfeeding, including getting comfortable and tips to make it easier.
Starting to breastfeed
Breastfeeding in the days after birth, including the benefits of your early milk and what happens when you start producing milk.
What to eat when you're breastfeeding
Eating healthily while you're breastfeeding, and foods to avoid or take care with.
Breastfeeding and smoking
How your baby's health will benefit if you stop smoking.
Breastfeeding help and support
Where to get help and support with breastfeeding, from experts and other new mums.
Breastfeeding problems
Advice on common breastfeeding problems, such as cracked nipples, mastitis and thrush.
Medicines and breastfeeding
Which medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding.
Expressing breast milk
Why to express breast milk, how to do it and how to store it safely. This includes information on expressing if your baby is born prematurely.
Your breast questions
Answers to some common questions, including how long to breastfeed your baby for, how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk and the effect of alcohol.
Formula feeding
Formula feeding: basics
Information on choosing a formula, the equipment you'll need and sterilisation methods.
Formula feeding: problems
Information on problems such as swallowing air and when to seek medical help.
Combining breastfeeding and formula feeding
Information on introducing formula milk and increasing breast milk supply.
Video: breastfeeding
An expert gives advice on breastfeeding techniques, and describes the health benefits for mother and baby.
