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Childbirth is hard, and for some women, so too can breastfeeding be. Bruising and muscle aches are common, and for some, breastfeeding can be painful due to blocked ducts or dry, cracked nipples. But even if you find yourself in this camp, there are things that can help!

If you’ve been expressing milk, or you’re planning to in the future, you probably already know that one of the key things you’ll need is somewhere to store it. Having dedicated containers means you can easily keep them clean, sterilised and available for use, in a way that doesn’t leave everyone confused about what is stored in which container.

Whether you give birth to your little one in hospital, at a birth centre or at home, there are a few screening tests that are offered for your baby in the postpartum period, as well as expectations for weight gain, output, and follow-ups with health professionals.

The world of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can be an unfamiliar one, and it comes with a whole new set of terminology for you to have to learn. While this list is far from exhaustive, here are a few of the more common terms you might hear, and what they mean.

As our babies grow, so do their hair and nails. Those rates of growth can vary greatly from child to child, especially with hair – it can take a year (or more!) before any significant hair growth occurs.

Today we’ll be discussing some of the support available to pregnant women and their families and where you can go to ask for specific help for your situation.