10 essential breastfeeding hacks all new mums need to know
It can take quite some time to find your way around breastfeeding, especially if you are a first-time mum.
Luckily you’ve got the Babyology brains trust at the ready. Here’s 10 of our favourite ways to make feeding your baby just that little bit easier, more pleasurable and more fun!
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2. Use hot and cold packs to soothe engorged boobs
Engorged breasts can be super-painful, so try using heating and cooling on the breast and see if you can loosen things up and ease discomfort.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association recommends applying heat BEFORE a feed to encourage “let down” and then a cold pack BETWEEN feeds to soothe sore boobs.
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