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Preparing to breastfeed

You are thinking ahead. That already puts you in a good place.

Preparing to breastfeed Days 1 to 14 2 to 6 weeks 6 to 12 weeks 3 to 6 months 6 to 12 months

Congratulations. You are still pregnant and you are already doing the right thing. Breastfeeding is one of those things nobody fully prepares you for but going in with the right products makes a real difference. We will not pretend it is always easy. But having what you need ready before your baby arrives helps more than anything else we know.

What helps right now

Nipple cream to start using before birth so your skin is ready

A well fitted sleep bra for those first nights and early feeds

Breast pads ready to go. Leaks often start before baby arrives

Nipple shields on hand so you are not searching at 3am

Latchette tip

You do not need everything. You need the right things. This edit is what women who have been through it wish they had ready from day one.

Not sure where to start?

The Give It A Good Go Kit

Four things that help with the four most common challenges in the early days. Nipple balm, breast pads, hydrogel compresses and fennel tea. Bundled together for £26, worth £31.50 individually. No overspending before you know how it will go for you.

£26

Worth £31.50 individually

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