10 of the Best Tips To Prepare For Breastfeeding

The road to successful breastfeeding begins when you fall pregnant. Supporting the growth and development of your baby while providing your body with everything it needs to grow and maintain a healthy baby. Perdays Pregnancy Opti-smart + DHA is a carefully selected formula that supports healthy foetal central nervous system and brain development whilst ensuring optimal absorption and assimilation by the body.

Likewise, supporting healthy immune system function whilst pregnant is essential to support the additional demands of foetal development, birth and breastfeeding! Perday’s Immune Boost + Lactoferrin has been formulated to support healthy immune system function and maternal health. This unique blend of nutrients includes Zinc, vitamin C and vitamin D combined with 100mg Bovine Lactoferrin per day to support immune system health.

Then there’s the all-important breastfeeding probiotic. Perdays Breastfeeding Probiotic & Vitamin D supports infant growth and development during breastfeeding—combining the powerful probiotic strain, Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716, with vitamin D and prebiotics. With breastfeeding already presenting countless challenges for new mothers, this innovative product can help reduce occurrence of symptoms of mild mastitis, which affects at least one in five women.

Attend breastfeeding classes or workshops, read books, and consult with healthcare professionals to learn about breastfeeding techniques, positions, and the benefits of breastfeeding. Having this knowledge, particularly around baby’s latch can help prevent issues like blocked milk ducts and mastitis in the future.

It’s always a great idea to identify a supportive network of family and friends who can provide encouragement, advice, and assistance during your breastfeeding journey. Touch base with women you know who have breastfed before, and seek out their trusted advice so you know what to expect and have a safe place to ask questions. You can also seek help from your local maternal child health clinic to ensure you can have any future questions answered.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and engaging in regular exercise to support your overall health and milk production. A product like Hydramama is amazing to consume during breastfeeding as it’s full of vitamins and electrolytes to prevent dehydration.

Talk to your healthcare provider about any medications you are taking to ensure they are safe during breastfeeding.

Odds are you’re going to be spending a lot of time there, so it makes sense to set up a cosy and private area where you can comfortably breastfeed your baby, complete with pillows, blankets, and a comfortable chair. We love nursing chairs designed for feeding for this!

Learn how to hand express milk as it can be useful in various situations, such as relieving engorgement or collecting colostrum, which is the ‘liquid gold’ that can be expressed in the days or weeks leading up to your milk coming in.

Invest in nursing bras, tops, and clothing that provide easy access to your breasts, making breastfeeding more convenient and comfortable. Likewise, arm yourself with breastfeeding supplies you may need, like nursing pads, breastfeeding ice packs, lanolin cream or other nipple creams to prevent dryness and cracking, as well as nipple shields.

Whilst you don’t need to purchase a breast pump before your baby arrives, it makes sense to do your research while you still have hours in your day free to do so! That way you’re better prepared when it comes time to consider purchasing or renting a breast pump for expressing milk when needed, such as for returning to work or for emergencies.

Familiarise yourself with different breastfeeding positions, such as the cradle hold, football hold, and side-lying, to find what works best for you and your baby.