Breastfeeding Resources Stockport by Rhona Jardine

Sterilising bottles

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

If you decide to use a bottle to feed it is important to sterilise the bottle effectively. This guide from the NHS looks at the different methods available.

Formula and responsive bottle feeding

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

A quick guide on formula and how to respond to your baby's cues if you decide to bottle feed.

Expressing and storing milk

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Information on how to express and store your milk safely

Baby feeding cues

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

images to help recognise when your baby wants to feed.

BFN Drugs in breastmilk information page

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

This facebook page is run by the breastfeeding network and a trained pharmacist who can provide evidence based information on medication and alcohol while breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding in public (2)

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Maternity action's guide to feeding in public.

Breastfeeding and returning to work.

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

An article about your rights as a breastfeeding mother in the workplace.

Breastfeeding after cesarean birth.

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Information on ways to establish breastfeeding after a cesarean birth.

Laid back feeding positions

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Some parents find these positions helpful.

Feeding positions

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

A useful page from NCT on different feeding positions to try and find out what works for you. The page also has links to all aspects of feeding from birth to 24 months.

Attaching your baby at the breast

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

A video guide showing examples of how to effectively attach your baby at the breast.

Breastfeeding step by step

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

A picture guide showing effective attachment from NCT

From Bump to breastfeeding

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

A set of videos from best beginnings looking at a variety of topics from the first feed, skin to skin, attachment, overcoming challenges and others.

Tongue tie

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Frequently asked questions about tongue tie and how it can be treated.

Thrush

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Signs, self help and treatments

Blocked ducts and Mastitis

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

What to look out for, prevention, how to self-manage and when to get help.

Sore nipples

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Sore nipples can be a sign that attachment isn't effective. This link highlights causes, prevention and ways to help.

Frequent feeding

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

A really interesting NCT link discussing baby feeding patterns and how varied they can be!

What's in a nappy?

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

A visual guide from NCT about what to expect from your baby's nappy in the first few weeks.

NCT postnatal support

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:40:16 UTC

Information on NCT's postnatal services including early days, introduction of solids and baby massage and yoga.

Local feeding support groups

Rhonajardine — 2018-11-01 10:43:01 UTC

My contact number is at the top of this padlet, but this link has information on the support available in the Stockport area.

National helpline numbers and websites.

Rhonajardine — 2019-02-12 10:53:41 UTC

Contact numbers and websites of national breastfeeding organisations.

Find your Local NCT groups

Rhonajardine — 2019-02-12 11:16:18 UTC

NCT have a few branches in the Cheshire East area. They run bumps and babies sessions and various events throughout the year, Search for your local branch below.

Breast Crawl Video

Rhonajardine — 2019-03-21 19:24:33 UTC

A lovely short video showing a newborn baby's first feed.

Pattern of a feed

Rhonajardine — 2019-03-21 19:32:29 UTC

A diagram to show how a baby's suck/swallow pattern changes throughout a feed.

Guide to infant milks

Rhonajardine — 2019-03-21 19:39:46 UTC

First Steps nutrition is a very useful resource for unbiased information on any area of infant feeding. This guide contains information on all types of formula milk.

Hand Expressing

Rhonajardine — 2019-03-21 19:42:51 UTC

A UNICEF video guide on hand expressing milk

Off to the best start

Rhonajardine — 2019-03-22 10:09:43 UTC

This booklet by the NHS presents basic information of feeding in a easy to digest format.

Colostrum Harvesting

Rhonajardine — 2019-10-21 09:10:52 UTC

A link to the la Leche League page on colostrum harvesting. Different hospital have different protocols so check with your health professional.

Cluster Feeding

Rhonajardine — 2020-03-26 21:20:08 UTC

An interesting article on what cluster feeding is and some strategies to cope with it

Rhonajardine — 2020-04-03 16:51:06 UTC

Mixed feeding

Twins and multiple feeding

Rhonajardine — 2020-04-08 10:20:38 UTC

The twins trust is an organisation that supports and works with parents of multiple babies

How dads and partners can support breastfeeding.

Rhonajardine — 2020-04-08 10:36:31 UTC

How everyone can get involved in different ways!

Feeding positions with pictures

Rhonajardine — 2020-04-08 10:38:22 UTC

Some additional information from the NHS on some common breastfeeding positions.

What to expect?

Rhonajardine — 2020-04-08 10:51:48 UTC

below is a link to the activity covered in the session on what to expect in the first days, weeks and at anytime when breastfeeding

The exaggerated latch or "Flipple" technique

Rhonajardine — 2020-05-18 10:58:18 UTC

A link to a video which demonstrates techniques to encourage your baby to latch on.

Engorgement

Rhonajardine — 2020-05-19 16:23:26 UTC

An informative article from Kellymom talking about engorgement of breasts and some self help information

Fourth Trimester

Rhonajardine — 2020-07-27 12:44:22 UTC

is a way of describing the period after birth when both parents and baby are adjusting to their new lives.

which pump?

Rhonajardine — 2020-08-04 09:10:28 UTC

Rhonajardine — 2021-02-11 17:48:52 UTC

Breastfeeding and vitamin D supplements

Rhonajardine — 2021-02-11 17:57:32 UTC

Common breastfeeding positions

Oversupply /fast flow

Rhonajardine — 2022-01-19 16:52:53 UTC

a guide to what fast flow and/or oversupply look like and some ideas on how to manage it?

which pump?

Rhonajardine — 2022-01-19 16:54:09 UTC

UNICEF guidelines on infant feeding during the Covid-19 crisis

Rhonajardine — 2022-01-19 17:01:00 UTC

These are the most up to date guidelines and I will be updating them as they are issued.

Laid back feeding

Rhonajardine — 2025-04-25 12:43:46 UTC

This is a short (!) video looking at making laid back feeding work for you? The channel had about 20 short videos on laid back feeding so you can pick and mix what's more relevant to you?