Getting breastfeeding established

Breastfeeding progresses through four broad stages

There are some common problems women run into when breastfeeding. Find out what you can do to deal with these issues

Breastfeeding can be challenging, and it can be tiring. Support from fathers/partners, family and friends can really help.

Information on breastfeeding in special situations, such as after a caesarean or when your baby’s been born prematurely

You have the right to breastfeed in public and at work – but that doesn't mean it's always easy.

For most mothers, breastfeeding can become natural and easy if you know what to expect and have informed support.  La Leche League provides information and support to women wanting to breastfeed their baby.

• find your nearest La Leche League breastfeeding support group
• see La Leche League resources
• look at the section 'questions mothers ask' - mothers' stories, and questions from mothers with a variety of responses covering many possible approaches

Food information for breastfeeding women. Includes nutrition, healthy food for mother and baby, dietary variety, drinking plenty of fluids, foods low in fat, salt and sugar, healthy weight, losing weight gained during pregnancy, daily activity or exercise, taking time out, alcohol, and being smokefree. (PDF, 621KB).