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Breast feed to keep your baby hydrated
Breast milk adapts and changes according to your baby’s needs and the environment you find yourself in. It often does so without you even noticing, until you find that your baby’s feeding patterns have changed or notice that your milk … Continue reading
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When should I give my baby formula?
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
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Does breastfeeding just hurt for some mums?
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
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Managing feeds when a baby rejects the breast
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
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Breast vs bottle – how bad can it be?
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
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Disadvantages of breastfeeding in public!
In a country where boundaries are pretty much non existent when it comes to the sex industry, I find it outrageous that mums are being thrown out of shops, told to face the wall in a library or worse. Continue reading
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New mums are left frightened and alone after birth NCT research claims.
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
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Breastfeeding for 6 months give baby the ‘Edge’
I know for a fact that many breastfeeding mums in the UK will feel their blood levels rise this morning as they read the latest breastfeeding article. We seem to live in a culture where there is a great deal … Continue reading
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Foods to avoid when breastfeeding – cabbage
You may have a soft spot for this smelly little veg due to it’s amazing powers to reduce swelling when suffering engorgement or mastitis but today we will see whether eating it can be just as good for you as wearing it. Continue reading
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Foods to avoid when breastfeeding – caffeine
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
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