Breastflow™ - the bottle that works most like a breast

Breastflow from The First Years - the revolutionary new aid to successful continued breastfeeding

Being forced to turn to the bottle no longer needs to herald the end to successful long-term breastfeeding. Breastflow, unlike any other bottle-feeding system ever made before, has been developed to mimic the same kind of action as breastfeeding. It has a unique two-part teat, anatomically designed to work in a similar way to a mother's breast. This unique design means that baby not only sucks on the teat but instinctively uses a compression and suction action to suckle properly as when breastfeeding.

Used to support breastfeeding at times when, for whatever reason, mum simply can't be there, Breastflow allows baby to go effortlessly back to the breast when she can. With Breastflow, baby's inborn and quite vigorous reflex action to suckle from the breast remains intact, meaning breastfeeding can continue, even with interruptions, for as long as mother and baby wish.

With the aid of Breastflow, dad, granny or any carer can help mum to succeed in breastfeeding her baby long-term. By offering a welcome 'back-up' support that does not endanger breastfeeding success, mum is freed from the restraints full, or even partial breastfeeding can impose. Breastflow can help the family through times of difficulty or enforced absence when mum may otherwise have been in danger of simply giving up on breastfeeding and losing all the benefits it undoubtedly brings. With Breastflow, every mother can have a chance to reap all the amazing benefits of breastfeeding, not only to baby, but to mum herself.

Early breastfeeding problems and overcoming them

Once your baby has been born ask your midwife for help to position your baby correctly on the breast. You may need to ask again when you get home or speak to your health visitor - because the right positioning is the key to successful breastfeeding.

Flat or inverted nipples - pinch the area around your nipple to make it pop out; provided your baby is positioned correctly at the breast the suckling action should pull the nipple out. Nipple shields (Mexican hats) can also be very helpful.

Engorged breasts - when your milk 'comes in' your breasts may become hard and uncomfortable. Breastfeed as often as possible and, if necessary, you can express a little milk prior to the feed to soften the breast. Feed your baby long enough to remove the swelling and lumpiness. You can also apply cabbage leaves or ice-cold flannels to the swelling to relieve the pain.

Sore or cracked nipples - if your baby is in the correct position to feed then this should reduce the risk of sore or cracked nipples significantly. Squeezing a drop of breastmilk onto and around the surface of the nipple and areola can help. Alternatively, application of special nipple creams can be of great benefit. Your midwife or health visitor will advise you.

Mastitis - if your breasts become red, inflamed and hot to touch and you have flu-like symptoms you probably have a breast infection. Continue to breastfeed but see your GP or health visitor as soon as possible.

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