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Inverted nipples – could I express and bottle feed?

There are many moms who breastfeed their babies successfully with inverted nipples. However, many moms assume there is no point in trying to breastfeed, as they believe they will experience extreme pain and give up breastfeeding after weeks of guilt … Continue reading

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Inverted nipples and slow weight gain

There are many reasons why a baby is not able to gain as much weight as he should. When I visit a mom who is presenting with this particular problem, I ask myself, is there really a milk supply issue, … Continue reading

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Treating inverted nipples – how, when and what with?

You know, I do find it amazing that there is such an emphasis on inverted nipples and all the breastfeeding difficulties you are likely to face. As I point out to my clients though, it is only a problem if … Continue reading

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Variations of inverted nipples

Just as there are many shades of blond or brown hair, you will always have a variety in types of nipples, each carrying with it a new or different challenge. Having worked with thousands of breastfeeding mothers over the years, … Continue reading

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How easy is it to breastfeed with inverted nipples?

Believe it or not, breastfeeding with inverted nipples can be as simple as breastfeeding with protruding nipples! You do however need good support when learning how to position and attach your baby to the breast, right from the beginning. Many … Continue reading

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Let’s look at inverted nipples!

Isn’t it amazing how we put ourselves under the microscope when trying to get breastfeeding right! We really give ourselves a hard time if our breasts aren’t quite the right size or our nipples are too big or small or … Continue reading

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Hi Everyone, I wanted to share this question with you as I am seeing very similar cases popping up all the time. Often when you are first learning how to breastfeed, you get your positioning and attachment wrong. The skin … Continue reading

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Baby arching at the breast – please save my nipples!

Hi Geraldine, I have been breastfeeding my baby well for 2 weeks now with no cracked or bleeding nipples my friends all seem to suffer. My problem is that my baby keeps arching backwards and pulling at the nipple. It … Continue reading

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Third course of antibiotics in 2 weeks! Help!

Dear Geraldine, My baby is 2 weeks old and I am on my third course of antibiotics for mastitis! My husband says that I should give up breastfeeding as he can’t stand to see me is so much pain, but … Continue reading

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Exhausted and confused!

Dear Geraldine, I hope you can help me! I am at my wits end and exhausted to say the least! My baby is 5 weeks old and feeds all day!! Feeds usually last for an hour and a half (with … 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.

  • Same day appointments
  • 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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