Here are some tips for summer breastfeeding – keep your baby hydrated and cool, enjoy effective feeds and can enjoy the sunshine. Breast milk adapts and changes according to your baby’s needs and the environment you find yourself in. It … Continue reading
However, there are many instances when a new mum feels confused and worried about her baby and thinks that formula is the answer. Continue reading
But what happens when we have tried everything and the mum is still in pain? We go back to the drawing board, start from scratch and get second opinions where we can. Continue reading
It is difficult to know why babies suddenly decide that breastfeeding is not for them, but usually this is only a temporary glitch and breastfeeding returns back to normal within a few days. Whilst in most cases breast refusal takes … Continue reading
As breastfeeding awareness continues to increase, I wonder how we can assist and educate mums about the practical aspects of breastfeeding – from the infants point of view. I do smile when I chat to prospective parents, who are often … Continue reading
An article in yesterday’s Telegraph claims that out of the 1260 mothers who took part in a recent survey, 44 percent lacked physical support and a further 55 percent found they received insufficient information. Continue reading
As the days grow dark and cold, the temptation to turn on the kettle have a have a nice hot drink becomes almost irresistible, especially when baby seemed to be up every hour during the night. Continue reading
At lunch a week or so ago, a friend asked me to sell him the idea of breastfeeding. Sell him the idea of breastfeeding? Has he not been around for the last 5 years, where the benefits of breastfeeding have been plastered all over newspapers, TV, Magazines, bill boards? Seriously?!? Continue reading
I do understand that not everyone is as comfortable with babies as I am, but be assured that this is something which develops over time. If you are a first time mum and feeling overwhlemed by the responsibility of motherhood, the next few posts are for you. I am going to teach you how your baby communicates with you and how much fun they really are, even from day one! Continue reading
So, I want to address a really crucial bit of info all new mums need to be aware of and that is initial infant weight loss. Knowing how to calculate and monitor this, may prevent your baby from being readmitted for dehydration. Continue reading
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