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Feeling HOT HOT HOT!!

Thank you for all your emails and comments. I have been receiving quite a few emails from moms whose breastfeeding patterns have gone crazy with the onset of the hot weather, so I thought a few more of you may … Continue reading

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Don’t be blinded by rose tinted glasses

I sometimes wonder whether rose tinted glasses are part of a standard uniform issued to breastfeeding antenatal teachers or whether we are just very optimistic people? Don’t get me wrong, it is important to be positive about your possible breastfeeding … Continue reading

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Sore nipples and conflicting advice…Going nowhere fast?

Many moms are asking me why so many moms are experiencing sore nipples when breastfeeding is supposed to be such a natural activity for both mom and baby. This is a good question and one that really needs to be … Continue reading

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Let’s explore sore nipples a little…

If you are a breastfeeding mom and suffering with sore nipples, please believe me when I say that it is NOT normal! It may be a common occurrence, but any pain you are experiencing, should indicate that there is something … Continue reading

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Causes of sore nipples…

When breastfeeding is a new and undeveloped skill, minor mistakes can very quickly lead to complicated breastfeeding problems, leaving a new mom and hungry baby, frustrated and on the brink of tears! Sore nipples are often overlooked by professionals, as … Continue reading

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Treating sore nipples!

There are no words to describe the raw pain one experiences when breastfeeding results in sore nipples. So, what is the most effective way of treating sore nipples? There are so many lotions and potions moms are advised to buy … Continue reading

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There is so much conflicting advice out there regarding breastfeeding practices and from your emails, I can see that some of the information you are being given is not always true, however well intentioned. I hope you are all learning … Continue reading

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Inverted nipples and the use of nipple shields

When moms first start reading up about breastfeeding, there seems to be a lot of bad press surrounding the introduction of bottles and nipple shields, as this could lead to sore nipples as well as nipple/teat confusion. However, for some … Continue reading

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Cup feeding whilst establishing breastfeeding with inverted nipples

When breastfeeding doesn’t go well from the beginning, there many ways that you can protect your baby’s milking reflex, so that when you are both more confident, you can reintroduce breastfeeding with little trouble. One way of protecting your baby’s … Continue reading

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In keeping with the inverted nipple theme, I thought I would share this case study with you as it seems to be one of the more common struggles moms with inverted nipples encounter. The characters in this next Q&A are … Continue reading

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About Let's Breastfeed

Offering you warm, friendly and non-judgemental advice on breastfeeding, leading expert Geraldine Miskin has now brought her Harley Street practice to Twickenham in South West London.

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  • One to one consultations in a private and relaxed environment
  • Group breastfeeding workshops

Frequently Asked Q's

How can I increase my supply?

Ensure your positioning is correct, find out whether you really have a supply problem or just a transfer problem as these are treated differently. There is a lot of invaluable information in the Low Milk Supply book, so get one of these.

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