Third Trimester

Breastfeeding must-haves

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If you’re breastfeeding, here is a list of our first time breastfeeding tips to help you prepare.

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Buy nipple cream. It will help with those first tender feeds.

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Buy nursing pads. Be prepared to buy in bulk.

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Buy several nursing bras.

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Buy nursing covers or nursing tops if they make feeding more comfortable.

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Consider buying cabbages. The leaves will help relieve tenderness.

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Talk to people who have breastfed before for advice.

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Consider taking an antenatal class about feeding.

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Find out about local lactation experts.

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Find out about local breastfeeding cafes with experts and other mums.

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Research the best foods to eat while breastfeeding. There are plenty here: https://www.smababy.co.uk/newborn/what-to-eat-when-breastfeeding/

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Research healthy snacks that could keep up your energy while breastfeeding.

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Take a daily supplement containing 10mcg of Vitamin D.

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Consider cutting down your caffeine intake – there’s a recommended limit of 200mg a day.

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Keep hydrated

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Consider buying a breast pump so others can help with feeds at some point.

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Buy a breastfeeding pillow to make feeding comfier.

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Buy lots of muslins. Breastfeeding on demand can mean a lot of leakage.

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