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‘I breastfeed my baby with formula’

For anyone struggling with breastfeeding, please know there are options out there and giving formula doesn't necessarily mean that you have to end feeding at the breast.

By Sian Ceinwen|Thursday, 5th March 2020|10 Replies

The benefits of skin-to-skin contact after birth

That first cuddle with your new baby is a magical time, but did you know it's also an important time for your health and the health of your newborn?

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 29th January 2020|Leave a reply

Breastfeeding – 8 things to know before you start

It pays to know a bit about breastfeeding - like how often a baby feeds and for how long - before you start. So here are some things you might want to know ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Thursday, 24th October 2019|10 Replies

‘I felt ashamed that I was not a “natural” breastfeeder’

Chezzi Denyer opens up about her experience with breastfeeding ... "I now look back on my first experience of breastfeeding with sadness that I suffered with so much guilt". Read her story here ...

By Chezzi Denyer|Monday, 5th August 2019|Leave a reply

Breastfeeding and how your family and friends can help

Here are a few tips new mothers can pass on to partners, family, friends and employers, in order for them to help optimise feeding time with their baby.

By Denise Condon|Friday, 2nd August 2019|Leave a reply

Breastfeeding a toddler – what you need to know

When your baby isn't so little anymore breastfeeding has a new set of challenges and rewards but there isn't a great deal out there to help you adjust to this new phase. Here are some tips for breastfeeding beyond 12 months.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Sunday, 7th July 2019|Leave a reply

How to Choose the Right Maternity Bra

We know that breasts change throughout pregnancy, which makes choosing a maternity bra that fits very difficult. Here’s our guide to shopping for the right maternity bra.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 25th June 2019|Leave a reply

The breastfeeding advice I’d give myself …

I recognise that giving advice is irresponsible and irritating. Irresponsible to advise someone with no real understanding of the complexities of the situation. Irritating to offer advice unsolicited...

By Adrienne Buckingham|Friday, 3rd May 2019|Leave a reply

7 tips on expressing breast milk at work

To be honest, when I first started expressing, I didn’t even feel comfortable doing it at home. The first few clumsy times I felt more like an engorged dairy cow than a new...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 19th March 2019|Leave a reply

8 things you should know about breastfeeding and alcohol

It is important to understand the way alcohol affects your body and breastmilk. Here are some things you should know about drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Thursday, 29th November 2018|2 Replies