How long should I breastfeed my baby?

Baby Feeding

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Episode 1
Which is right for me, breastfeeding or formula feeding?

7 mins

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Episode 2
What’s in breastmilk?

6 mins

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Episode 3
Is there anything I can do in pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding?

7 mins

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Episode 4
How does breastfeeding support my baby's immune system?

4 mins

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Episode 5
How do I get started with latching a newborn baby?

8 mins

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Episode 6
What are the common breastfeeding challenges I may face?

7 mins

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Episode 7
Does breast or nipple size affect breastfeeding?

7 mins

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Episode 8
Should I offer both breasts at each feed?

8 mins

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Episode 9
What is foremilk and hindmilk?

6 mins

Episode 10
How long should I breastfeed my baby?

6 mins

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Episode 11
What are the signs that breastfeeding is going well?

6 mins

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Episode 12
How do I express and store breastmilk?

7 mins

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Episode 13
Can I drink alcohol, smoke or vape when breastfeeding?

10 mins

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Episode 14
Do I need to eat a special diet while breastfeeding?

7 mins

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Episode 15
Can I take medication while breastfeeding?

4 mins

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Episode 16
Should I breastfeed my baby to sleep?

5 mins

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Episode 17
Should I feed on demand or to a schedule?

6 mins

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Episode 18
What are some tips for breastfeeding in public?

7 mins

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Episode 19
How do I encourage a breastfed baby to take a bottle?

5 mins

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Episode 20
How can I combination feed?

10 mins

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Episode 21
How can I safely stop breastfeeding?

7 mins

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Episode 22
How can I be a supportive partner to a breastfeeding mum?

6 mins

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Episode 23
Can I breastfeed after breast surgery?

7 mins

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Episode 24
How do I select the correct bottle for my baby?

6 mins

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Episode 25
How do I safely prepare and store formula?

6 mins

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Episode 26
How do I bottle feed in a baby-led way?

7 mins

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Episode 27
Can I mix breastmilk and formula in the same bottle?

3 mins

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Episode 28
What formula should I use?

9 mins

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Episode 29
How much should I feed my baby?

5 mins

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Episode 30
How do I sterilise my bottles?

5 mins

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Episode 31
When should I wean onto solid foods?

9 mins

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Episode 32
What is baby-led weaning?

7 mins

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Episode 33
Why do some parents start with purees?

6 mins

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Episode 34
What are good first foods for babies?

8 mins

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Episode 35
What is the role of milk from 6-12 months?

7 mins

For our Baby Feeding Journey, Unii Expert Wendy Lever explains when you can stop breastfeeding your baby.