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Ask the Expert Series: Breastfeeding
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What are the ways to avoid these breastfeeding complications in the first place?

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First time mummies: in most breastfeeding friendly hospitals, the ward should be providing you with info on how to watch for hunger cues. Latch early, latch often" - to increase supply, and to empty the breast Breast feeding has a range of normal hormonal changes, which are normal: engorgement, block ducts- which should be resolved within the next 1-2 feeds. Be familiar with breast self exam-> to identify areas of engorgement/block ducts