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Breastfeeding haven for Twickenham & Richmond mums

29th July 2010

More mums are discovering the Let’s Breastfeed Practice in Twickenham each day. With the number of births soaring, many mums are looking for one to one care in a calm, relaxed and femimine environment. It is therefore no wonder that this little practice is buzzing with activity.
Geraldine Miskin, who is an independent breastfeeding specialist started [...]

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Breastfeeding, a family affair!

28th July 2010

When I am able teach a dad how his baby needs to be positioned, latched and encouraged to stay focused during the feed, the success rate is incredibly high! Why? Because dad is taking control and is gently guiding his wife through the practicalities of nursing their baby.

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Not now mum!

20th July 2010

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!

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Breastfeeding in public!

12th July 2010

With the summer now in full swing (most of the schools are closed or closing), many new mums are looking for tips and ideas of how to breastfeed in public places like parks, cafes and so on. So if you are not as audacious as our manequin, here are a few tips to get you started!

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Up & coming

5th July 2010

The mums on the June breastfeeding workshop loved the new theme and felt that it increased their understanding and grasp of breastfeeding, how to keep their baby awake during feeds, the frequency of feeds and how this changed, how to hold, position and attach their baby – according to their anatomy and much more.

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Learn through play – Breastfeeding Workshops

28th June 2010

The mums attending my June, July and August workshops will learn how the breast works, how different size breasts determine how often and how long to feed, how to tell when the breast is empty or whether their baby is simply waiting for another let-down, all through playing with water!

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It’s National Breastfeeding Awareness Week

21st June 2010

This may seem like quite a full on week if you are still expecting your baby, but the gist of it really is or should be inspiring, if you are still undecided about whether or not you want to breastfeed your baby.
There are many benefits of breastmilk, many which will be discussed at length, so [...]

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Baby losing weight too quickly?

10th June 2010

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.

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How hot is too hot?

9th June 2010

Many of my clients are grateful for the cooler weather, as their babies just seem to melt when the temperatures climb into the higher 20’s and 30’s. So before we really move into summer, I thought I should address the big issue of ‘how hot is too hot?’ when dressing your baby and putting your baby to bed.

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Egg cup, tea cup or coffee mug…which do you have?

4th June 2010

How great is this photo? I was going to use a picture of a beautiful vintage tea cup, but this caption in this context, just says it all! Whether you have egg cups, tea cups or coffee mugs, you are giving your baby ‘A slice of life!’

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