Practical Support

Discover a number of resources to help mums learn all about breastfeeding – including help sheets in 8 languages.

This section covers the complex nutritional needs of preterm babies - representing an ongoing challenge for their families and those involved in their care.

These are very common in babies, especially during the first few months. Explanations of possible causes and management techniques can provide parental reassurance.

Despite extensive research in recent years, there is still much more to learn about the underlying causes of baby allergies..

Breastfeeding is the best way of feeding, both for mums and babies. However not all mums can, or choose to, exclusively breastfeed. If mums do decide to introduce formula feeds, there are ways you can support them to continue partial breastfeeding as much as possible, help prevent overfeeding and ensure that they are making up the bottles correctly and safely.