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  • Benefits of breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding has lots of health benefits for your new baby, including fewer infections and a lower risk of obesity, as well as protecting you from some cancers and other health problems, too.

  • Breastfeeding and thrush

    Breast and nipple pain in breastfeeding women can be caused by a thrush infection in the breast. You can still breastfeed while being treated for thrush.

  • Sore or cracked nipples when breastfeeding

    Sore or painful nipples are one of the main reasons women stop breastfeeding. But with the right help and support, this problem can often be sorted out.

  • Breastfeeding: is my baby getting enough milk?

    How to tell if your breastfed baby is getting enough milk, signs your baby is properly attached and feeding well, plus ways to boost your breast milk supply.

  • Common breastfeeding problems

    Having problems with breastfeeding? Here's how to spot what's causing the problem and how to sort out common issues like sore nipples, breast milk supply and engorgement.

  • Breast pain and breastfeeding

    Find out about breast pain while breastfeeding, including breast engorgement, too much breast milk and mastitis.

  • Breastfeeding and smoking

    Advice on the risks of smoking and e-cigarettes while you are breastfeeding and safe ways to quit, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

  • Breastfeeding and medicines

    Find out which medicines you can and cannot take while breastfeeding your baby. Includes advice on taking paracetamol, ibuprofen, antibiotics and hay fever medicines when you're breastfeeding.

  • Breastfeeding and diet

    Advice on eating a healthy diet while you are breastfeeding, including advice on what vitamins you need.

  • Breastfeeding and going back to work

    Information for employees and employers on returning to work and breastfeeding, including tips on expressing and storing breast milk.