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Breastfeeding can be a wonderful bonding experience for mother and baby, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. Common problems such as breast engorgement and sore nipples, can be uncomfortable and make it difficult for your baby to latch on properly. It’s important to seek help …

90% of mothers in Australia start breastfeeding immediately after birth or soon after. However, within weeks or months many mothers stop breastfeeding. The reasons women cease breastfeeding are numerous and complex and can often be overcome with effective treatment and proper support.  Breastfeeding complications can lead to mastitis, breast abscesses …

Mastitis refers to inflammation of breast tissue which can sometimes also involve an infection. It is quite common for breastfeeding women to get mastitis (called lactation or puerperal mastitis). Lactation mastitis can be caused by blocked milk ducts, engorgement or milk that remains in the breasts after nursing. Mastitis can …

The weaning process is nearly complete. It has not been an easy week so far, but things are getting better. I got Dostinex from my doctor on Tuesday: a course of 4 pills, one every 12 hours which dries up the milk. I was instructed not to feed my son …