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There may be very different reasons that a mother may choose or need to use a breast pump. For many, it is simply a way to continue giving baby breastmilk when they return to work. For other mums, they are totally reliant on a breast pump as their baby may be unwell or separated from them in the Special Care Baby Unit.

Mum's Stories

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To Give The Soother Or Not Give The Soother

Mum's Stories

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Mum's Stories

Mum’s Journey: Let’s Talk About Poo

Mum's Stories

Mum’s Journey: Maddie’s Tandem Breastfeeding Story

Mum's Stories

To Give The Soother Or Not Give The Soother

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Pregnancy & Preparation

Breast changes from pregnancy to weaning

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What to expect when bringing your baby home

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Breast milk composition: What’s in your breast milk?

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Benefits of breastfeeding for mums

Power of Breast Milk

What are the benefits of breastfeeding for mums?

Power of Breast Milk

What to eat while breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding Challenges

Too much breast milk? How to reduce oversupply

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Breastfeeding Challenges

Sore nipples

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What is breast engorgement?

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Breastfeeding while you or your baby are sick

Breastfeeding Tips

Weaning: When and how to stop breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Tips

6 months and beyond: Long-term benefits of breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding Tips

6 simple steps to a good breastfeeding latch

Breastfeeding Tips

11 different breastfeeding positions

Pumping Tips

Choosing your Medela breast shield size

Pumping Tips

Cleaning your breast pump equipment

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Pumping Tips

Travel with your breast pump: Expressing on the go

Pumping Tips

Tips and instructions for hands-free pumping

Breastfeeding Lifestyle

Alcohol and Breastfeeding: Is it Safe to Drink While I’m Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding Lifestyle

Help! My Baby Won’t Take a Bottle and I’m Going Back to Work!

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Breastfeeding Lifestyle

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Inclusive Breast Milk Feeding

What is the Medela SpecialNeeds Feeder?

Inclusive Breast Milk Feeding

Feeding a special needs baby

Inclusive Breast Milk Feeding

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Lactation Professionals

Dedicated articles and whitepapers specifically for professionals working in the breastfeeding field