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Preparing to breast or bottle feed during pregnancy

Many parents to parents find themselves leaving feeding to chance and figure it out as they go when baby arrives. Some are lucky enough to have a smooth feeding journey but some parents find that due to lack of information or too many conflicting pieces of advice, their feeding journey can be tough, and not how they envisioned all those months ago when they found out they were pregnant.


Learning about your options in pregnancy, what these all entail, and having an idea of your goals for feeding is a great way to kick off your feeding journey.

Working with an infant feeding coach/counsellor in pregnancy is a great way to get tailored advice and support.



How an infant feeding coach can help you prepare for breastfeeding and bottle feeding:

  • explain the importance of the first golden hours after birth

  • help you understand what colostrum is and its benefits to baby

  • provide information and guidance on hand expressing, and the benefits before and after birth

  • explain what a good latch looks like

  • give you examples of good positioning and options you can try

  • explain how to know if baby is getting enough milk

  • provide information on how to prepare bottles and equipment

  • give an overview on paced bottle feeding and tips on teats, pumps and bottles

  • explain about mixed feeding

  • provide options on what to do if baby is not latching at first

  • signpost you to your local support network


How can I get feeding support in pregnancy or when baby has been born?

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