A. No this is not true, it is important that milk is removed from the breasts frequently and you follow the baby’s lead. It is normal for babies to feed 8-12 times in 24 hours. The more milk removed the more milk is made.

A. Milk is made all the time so long as milk is removed from the breasts regularly. You should follow your baby’s lead and allow him to feed for as long as he wants and how often he wants to and this may vary throughout the day and night.

A. Always offer both breasts, however baby may not always take both breasts. Its best to allow your baby to decide.

A. Start on the opposite breast to the one that you started on at the last feed.

A. Sucking is a basic instinct that babies have at birth. Babies suck for food and comfort. When suckling at the breast babies feel warm and secure. Allowing your baby to suckle at the breast when he wants to will help prevent stress which can be harmful to babies developing brains. This will also stimulate the breast to produce more milk.

A. Recent evidence has shown that babies who are held and cuddled a lot cry less, have improved brain development and more likely to become confident adults that are able to cope with their emotions.

A. Yes, the composition of the breastmilk changes to meet the baby’s development. It remains a highly important source of nutrition alongside other foods. Breastmilk helps the development of the immune system which takes between 2 and 6 years to become fully mature.