Information

GBSN groups can provide you with a wealth of information. Below are a series of helpsheets with information and pictures including how to position your baby at the breast, dealing with sore nipples and introducing solid food.

Please download a pdf (you will need to have Acrobat Reader), then if you would like more information, come along to one of the groups to discuss things further.

• Latching on
• How do I know I’m making enough breastmilk for my baby
• My newborn baby doesn’t seem to know what to do
• Feeding your baby at night
• Breastfeeding after a caesarean birth
• My baby is refusing breastfeeds
• Do you have sore nipples?
• Should I use nipple shields?
• Inverted nipples
• I’d like to express my breastmilk
• Baby-led introduction of family foods

Here are some links to articles and information sheets on other sites that you may find useful:

• Mastitis information sheet from the Breastfeeding Network
• Information on Thrush from the Breastfeeding Network

For personal accounts from mothers who have visited our groups for support and information, please visit the BAPS page.