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Medela breast pump with expressed breastmilk stored in the bottle

Different Types of Breast Milk

Human breast milk is a complex and dynamic fluid that provides essential nutrients and bioactive components to infants, supporting their growth and development. There are different types of breast milk that a mother produces to meet her baby’s changing nutritional needs over time. These types of breast milk include: Colostrum: Transitional Milk: Mature Milk: Fore […]

The U.K. has a Low Breastfeeding Rate. Why is this?

Breastfeeding rates in the U.K. have been relatively low compared to other countries. According to data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the U.K. had lower rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration compared to many other countries. In 2021, the UK fell below the global average for breastfeeding rates. The WHO recommends babies are exclusively […]

woman breastfeeding her baby, sore nipples


Breastfeeding and Sore Nipples

The most common complaint in the early days of breastfeeding is sore nipples. We know breastfeeding isn’t easy for everybody and many new mums give up feeding earlier than they would like to. One of the most common complaints in the early days of breastfeeding is sore nipples. There are many reasons why you might […]

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