It's important to breastfeed at night because this is when you produce more hormones (prolactin) to build up your milk supply. Currently there is no published evidence supporting a link between breastfeeding issues and lip tie. I have procedures in place to deal with any suspected personal data breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator of a breach if we are legally required to. Data retention From late March to the end of September, the majority of people aged 5 years and above will probably get enough vitamin D from sunlight when they're outdoors. So you might choose not to take a vitamin D supplement during these months. But some people may need to take a vitamin D supplement all year round.

I will try to respond to all legitimate requests within one month. Occasionally it may take me longer than a month if your request is particularly complex or you have made a number of requests. In this case, I will notify you. RCOG. (2018) Alcohol and pregnancy. Available at: https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-informa… [Accessed 1st June 2018] Some mums decide for whatever reason not to breastfeed directly, but are still able to express their milk and feed it to their baby in a bottle. In the beginning, it can feel like you're doing nothing but feeding. But gradually you and your baby will get into a pattern and the amount of milk you produce will settle down. These can be spent on milk and fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, or they can be put towards formula milk if you're not breastfeeding.

I don't know whether I will want to breastfeed

We have published legislation to restrict formula being given out free to families, except in emergency situations, given there’s a variety of different products on the market which may not be appropriate for certain babies – for example, due to their age. Around 30 to 60 minutes after drinking there will be the highest concentration of alcohol in breastmilk. It’ll take a little longer if you’ve been eating too. The alcohol concentration in your breastmilk declines at the same rate as it does in your blood (Mennella, 2018). Wilson et al (2017) Alcohol consumption by breastfeeding mothers: Frequency, correlates and infant outcomes. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.12473

Ask your GP or health visitor where to get vitamin D supplements. You may be able to get free vitamin supplements if you're eligible for the Healthy Start scheme.How milk supply is established. Removal of milk from the breasts drives milk production. See here for an excellent explanation.

Exclusive expressing is the removal of milk from the mother’s breasts, usually with a breast pump, and feeding the milk to baby via a bottle, or more suitable method, such as nasogastric tube for premature or poorly babies. Schuetze P, Das Eiden R, Chan AW. The effects of alcohol in breast milk on infant behavioral state and mother-infant feeding interactions. Infancy. 2002;3:349–63. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33451218/  Paced bottle-feeding will help to ensure your baby takes just enough milk to fill their tummy. This means they are less likely to overfill their tummy and bring up any of your hard-earned milk. It's never too early to start thinking about how you're going to feed your baby. But you do not have to make up your mind until your baby is born.In the early weeks, before you and your baby have become comfortable with breastfeeding, "topping up" with formula milk or giving your baby a dummy can lower your milk supply. It is important to know that CQC (Care Quality Commission) cannot make complaints for you or take them up on your behalf. You can get Healthy Start vouchers if you're pregnant or have a young child under 4 and are getting certain benefits or tax credits, or you're pregnant and under 18. Formula milk does not provide the same protection from illness and does not give you any health benefits. Health benefits of breastfeeding for your baby