Online Learning - Breastfeeding

Cork University Maternity Hospital is part of the Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate, which also includes the maternity units of University Hospital Kerry, University Hospital Waterford and South Tipperary General Hospital. 

The videos below are relevant for all breastfeeding mothers.

Please also visit the full list of videos in our online parentcraft education section - find out more

Breastfeeding, what to expect in the first few hours

Susan O'Driscoll, Midwife and Lactation Consultant in Cork University Maternity Hospital talks us through what to expect when attempting to breastfeed in the first few hours.

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10 steps to successful breastfeeding

Susan O'Driscoll, Midwife and Lactation Consultant in Cork University Maternity Hospital talks us through the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding and the support you get in hospital to get you off to a good start.

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Why is breastfeeding good for me and my baby?

Dr Wendy Jones speaks about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies.

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The Importance of Breast Milk

Dr Anne Doolan talks about the importance of breast milk and how it changes and adapts as your baby grows

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Breastfeeding and Skin to Skin Contact

Holding your baby with their skin next to your skin immediately after birth will calm and relax you and your baby. Midwife and lactation consultant Geraldine Gordon explains how skin-to-skin contact with your baby in the first hour after birth can help get the first feed off to a good start.

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Early Stages of Breastfeeding

Midwife Brenda Piper Callan talks about the early stages of breastfeeding. Many new mums ask questions like 'how do I know when to feed my baby?' and 'how do I know if my baby is getting enough?'

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Frequency of Breastfeeding

Midwife Brenda Piper Callan talks about breastfeeding a newborn baby, cluster feeding and how many times a day your baby may feed. Feeding on demand rather than to any set routine or schedule works best to ensure baby is getting what they need and you are maintaining a good milk supply. In the early days 10 – 12 feeds in 24hrs is common.

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Breastfeeding Positions

Different breastfeeding positions are explained and demonstrated.

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Expressing

Rebecca O'Donovan, Clinical Midwife Specialist in Breastfeeding in Cork University Maternity Hospital shows Mums how to hand express milk.

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Overcoming Challenges

Susan O'Driscoll, Midwife and Lactation Consultant in Cork University Maternity Hospital has come helpful tips for breastfeeding Mums on overcoming challenges.

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Tips on Feeding a Preterm Baby

Jennifer Wilkinson, Senior Dietitian in Cork University Maternity Hospital shares some tips on establishing a good milk supply for breastfeeding a preterm baby.

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Mum Describes the First Few Weeks of Breastfeeding

Mum Bernadette describes how she found the first few weeks of breastfeeding tough. She tells her story and shares her tips.

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Tips on Overcoming Breast Soreness

Susan O'Driscoll, Midwife and Lactation Consultant in Cork University Maternity Hospital talks through the most common causes of breast soreness for breastfeeding mothers and how to reduce the soreness.

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Breastfeeding Twins

Mum-of-twins Deirdre McCarthy shares her breastfeeding tips.

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Breastfeeding Tips

Mums at a local breastfeeding support group share their breastfeeding tips.

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Dad’s Story

Dad-of-three Joe describes why he thinks breastfeeding has worked well for his family.

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Dad’s Story

Dad-of-two Declan talks about why he thinks breastfeeding works well for his family.

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Weaning Breastfed Babies

Dr Anne Marie Brennan, Clinical Specialist Dietician in Cork University Maternity Hospital, talks about weaning and introducing family foods to breastfed babies.

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Last Modified Date: 09/02/2021 11:19:30

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