| Breastfeeding, what to expect in the first few hoursSusan 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. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| 10 steps to successful breastfeedingSusan 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. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Why is breastfeeding good for me and my baby?Dr Wendy Jones speaks about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| The Importance of Breast MilkDr Anne Doolan talks about the importance of breast milk and how it changes and adapts as your baby grows VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Breastfeeding and Skin to Skin ContactHolding 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. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Early Stages of BreastfeedingMidwife 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?' VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Frequency of BreastfeedingMidwife 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. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Breastfeeding PositionsDifferent breastfeeding positions are explained and demonstrated. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| ExpressingRebecca O'Donovan, Clinical Midwife Specialist in Breastfeeding in Cork University Maternity Hospital shows Mums how to hand express milk. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Overcoming ChallengesSusan O'Driscoll, Midwife and Lactation Consultant in Cork University Maternity Hospital has come helpful tips for breastfeeding Mums on overcoming challenges. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Tips on Feeding a Preterm BabyJennifer Wilkinson, Senior Dietitian in Cork University Maternity Hospital shares some tips on establishing a good milk supply for breastfeeding a preterm baby. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Mum Describes the First Few Weeks of BreastfeedingMum Bernadette describes how she found the first few weeks of breastfeeding tough. She tells her story and shares her tips. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Tips on Overcoming Breast SorenessSusan 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. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Breastfeeding TwinsMum-of-twins Deirdre McCarthy shares her breastfeeding tips. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Breastfeeding TipsMums at a local breastfeeding support group share their breastfeeding tips. https://youtu.be/VW1sDDtg4JE VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Dad’s StoryDad-of-three Joe describes why he thinks breastfeeding has worked well for his family. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Dad’s StoryDad-of-two Declan talks about why he thinks breastfeeding works well for his family. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
| Weaning Breastfed BabiesDr Anne Marie Brennan, Clinical Specialist Dietician in Cork University Maternity Hospital, talks about weaning and introducing family foods to breastfed babies. VIEW VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |