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Feeding
Here are the options. You can read more about feeding options on the NHS website. Chat with mum to know what she wants to do and how you can help.
The options
Breastfeeding
A skill mum and baby learn together. There is plenty of support available on this journey.
Formula feeding (bottle feeding)
Made-up formula from a bottle. There are many reasons why some parents choose to bottle feed. Find out more about bottle feeding on the NHS website.
Expressing (pumping)
Milk expressed by hand or with a manual or electric pump, given by bottle. Find out more about expressing here.
Combination (combi or mixed feeding)
A mix of breast and bottle. Understand more about mixed feeding here.
The golden rule
Feeding is mum’s choice. Her plans might change after baby arrives and that’s okay. Your job is to support her decision.
Your feeding plan
Lots of plans change after baby arrives, and you can change your feeding choice here any time.