Bump to Boobie

Our "Bump to Boobie" Free Breastfeeding Guide provides mama's with consistent support via email from that 1st feed until your baby is 6 weeks old.

More info on our Breastfeeding Guide

How does the Guide Work?

Our guide is written in collaboration with
professional Lactation
Consultant
 Regina Kincaid IBCLC & Midwife.

Our guide provides you with detailed breastfeeding support
on Day 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 of your first week breastfeeding and thereafter once a
week until your baby is 6 weeks old.

Our guide includes a mix of videos, links, baby behaviour
and breastfeeding information that you can use to support you getting
breastfeeding off to the right start.

All available for FREE.

Simply pop your name and email into the contact form to start receiving support.

We suggest you store all our emails into a specific folder
so you have them ready for when your baby arrives.

References:

All information for the guide was sourced from the
following; HSE, UNICEF Babyfriendly Initiative, WHO Breastfeeding
Recommendations, Kelly Mom, Book

“Breastfeeding Made Simple” by Nancy Mohrbacher & Kathleen Kendall-Tackett,
and NHS.

Disclaimer: Please note our guide is
intented to support mums during those crucial first few weeks to establish
breastfeeding. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

Common Breastfeeding Questions:

I'm pregnant and want to breastfeed, where should I start?

Do some research with books or Youtube

Attend a breastfeeding preparation class run by a lactation consultant

Attend a breastfeeding support group in your area to meet other breastfeeding mums.

Sign up to our free "Bump to Boobie" Guide

I just started breastfeeding but I'm in a lot of pain?

Breastfeeding can be painful at the beginning when establishing supply and getting the latch correct.​

Get your latch checked by a lactation consultant within hospital or through your public health nurse referral.​

For any questions, use the HSE breastfeeding chat service

How will I know if my baby is getting enough?

Regular wet and dirty nappies.

Baby is satisfied after a feed.

Your baby is steadily gaining weight.

You can hear and see your baby swallowing milk.

Your breasts feel softer after a feed.

Where can I find more support?

Lactation Consultants of Ireland

HSE Breastfeeding

La Leche League

Cuidiu

Friends of Breastfeeding

Doula Association of Ireland

Doula Care