Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a period of a child's life during which he or she is exclusively or partially breastfed. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Breastfeeding has numerous benefits and it is important to have all the necessary breastfeeding articles to face this stage successfully. At Farmaciasdirect we tell you all about it.

What are breastfeeding products?

Breastfeeding products are all those articles and medicines necessary to help and care for us during the breastfeeding period. Thus, you will need electric breast pumps, breast pads, nipple shields, bottles, bottle sterilisers, bottle warmers, as well as food supplements to replenish vitamins and minerals in the body. Articles from prestigious and experienced brands such as Nuk, Elvie, Medea, Avent or Chicco, among others.

When should I buy breastfeeding products?

If you are already planning to breastfeed your child, then it is advisable to pack any breastfeeding products you may need in the bag you take to the hospital: nipple shields, absorbent discs, nipple shields, nursing bras, etc.

Once you are at home, and you and your baby have adapted to the rhythm of breastfeeding on demand, it will be time to buy all the accessories you need to make your daily routine compatible with breastfeeding: breast pumps, bottles, sterilisers, among others.

As far as food supplements and nipple creams and gels are concerned, we will follow the advice of our gynaecologist, midwife or the advice of our pharmacist.

Who can use breastfeeding products?

All mothers and fathers who are breastfeeding can use all or some of the breastfeeding products. Breast pumps and bottles are ideal for the father to participate in breastfeeding.

When and how should I take or use them?

Exclusive breastfeeding is advisable up to six months, always complementing it with appropriate feeding. It can be extended up to two years.

Do I need any kind of examination or analysis to take or use them?

Only in the case of food supplements for breastfeeding. Blood tests will reveal whether you need to take them.

Side effects

Food supplements and breast creams and gels may have some side effects. Supplements can have adverse effects if you exceed the recommended daily dose, while creams and gels can be counterproductive in some cases, such as paraffin creams.

Can I buy breastfeeding products without a prescription?

Yes, some of them do not require a prescription, although food supplements and some creams do require a prescription.

Breastfeeding is a period of a child's life during which he or she is exclusively or partially breastfed. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Breastfeeding has numerous benefits and it is important to have all the necessary breastfeeding articles to face this stage successfully. At Farmaciasdirect we tell you all about it.

What are breastfeeding products?

Breastfeeding products are all those articles and medicines necessary to help and care for us during the breastfeeding period. Thus, you will need electric breast pumps, breast pads, nipple shields, bottles, bottle sterilisers, bottle warmers, as well as food supplements to replenish vitamins and minerals in the body. Articles from prestigious and experienced brands such as Nuk, Elvie, Medea, Avent or Chicco, among others.

When should I buy breastfeeding products?

If you are already planning to breastfeed your child, then it is advisable to pack any breastfeeding products you may need in the bag you take to the hospital: nipple shields, absorbent discs, nipple shields, nursing bras, etc.

Once you are at home, and you and your baby have adapted to the rhythm of breastfeeding on demand, it will be time to buy all the accessories you need to make your daily routine compatible with breastfeeding: breast pumps, bottles, sterilisers, among others.

As far as food supplements and nipple creams and gels are concerned, we will follow the advice of our gynaecologist, midwife or the advice of our pharmacist.

Who can use breastfeeding products?

All mothers and fathers who are breastfeeding can use all or some of the breastfeeding products. Breast pumps and bottles are ideal for the father to participate in breastfeeding.

When and how should I take or use them?

Exclusive breastfeeding is advisable up to six months, always complementing it with appropriate feeding. It can be extended up to two years.

Do I need any kind of examination or analysis to take or use them?

Only in the case of food supplements for breastfeeding. Blood tests will reveal whether you need to take them.

Side effects

Food supplements and breast creams and gels may have some side effects. Supplements can have adverse effects if you exceed the recommended daily dose, while creams and gels can be counterproductive in some cases, such as paraffin creams.

Can I buy breastfeeding products without a prescription?

Yes, some of them do not require a prescription, although food supplements and some creams do require a prescription.