Many questions were raised during the interviews and here are some useful links that provide information and answers to those questions. 

Midwives online - www.midwivesonline.com

Has over 700 frequently asked questions and a large section on 'Feeding my baby'.

La Leche League International - www.llli.org

Has a section on frequently asked questions.

Getting started - Visual images of positioning 

Good pictures and instructions on how to position and latch a baby - www.babycentre.co.uk/

Pictures and brief instructions on how to position yourself and your baby - www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk

Free video clips about the basics of breastfeeding - www.breastfeeding.com/helpme/helpme_video.html

Good site with pictures - www.show.scot.nhs.uk/

(The information about lactiferous sinuses in hand expressing  is out of date.)

General Questions

What is in breastmilk? - www.kellymom.com/

Milk composition changes as baby grows -www.breastfeedingbasics.org/

UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative leaflet on breastfeeding including expressing and storing breastmilk - www.babyfriendly.org.uk/

NCT booklet Breastfeeding: How to express and store your milk -www.nctshop.co.uk/

Range of breastfeeding bras  - www.nctshop.co.uk/

How will breastfeeding change the appearance of my breasts?  -www.babycentre.co.uk/

Breastfeeding and fertility - www.kellymom.com/

Is breastfeeding an effective contraceptive? -www.fhi.org/

Problems

Should I stop breastfeeding if I have mastitis? - www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/

Is thrush causing my sore nipples? - www.lalecheleague.org/

Thrush and Breastfeeding - www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/
An informative leaflet with a piece about treatment to cut-off and give to your doctor. 

I have postpartum depression, should I quit breastfeeding? - www.breastfeeding.com/

How does a mother's diet affect her milk? - www.kellymom.com/

How can I lose weight safely while breastfeeding? - www.babycentre.co.uk/

Osteoporosis: Reduced risk with nursing? -  http://parenting.ivillage.com/

Can breastfeeding protect me from breast cancer? -  www.cancerhelp.org.uk/

Breastfeeding and ovarian cancer risk -http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/

Is breastfeeding linked to tooth decay? - www.kellymom.com/

Going back to work

Health & Safety Executive leaflet setting out women's rights: A guide for new and expectant mothers who work - www.hse.gov.uk/mothers/

Information from the Breastfeeding Network - http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/


Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland booklet: Breastfeeding and returning to work: A guide for employers - www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk

Weaning

Department of Health Weaning on to solid foods leaflet - also available in large print - www.dh.gov.uk/

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers leaflet  'Weaning your breastfed baby onto solid foods' -

www.abm.me.uk/

UK UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative video by Gill Rapley on baby-led weaning available at -www.babyfriendly.org.uk/

Last reviewed November 2011.

Last updated November 2011.