Congratulations if you are a new mum to a set of twins. I have seen a number of twins in the past 3 weeks as and you all seem to have similar challenges, I thought I would answer some twin related questions.
Is it better to breastfeed one baby at a time or should I try [...]
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Breastfeeding Twins!
25th March 2010
Formula adverts lead to lower breastfeeding rates!
18th March 2010
Research shows that when formula is aggressively advertised, breastfeeding rates drop. The UK has to abide by a strict advertising code which prevents over exposure of formula or bottle fed infants.
As many of you will have noticed, you won’t get points at Boots when you buy formula – as this is not pro breastfeeding. Tesco [...]
Breastfeeding Workshops in London
15th March 2010
You will wonder why nobody else has tells you what I do and I guarantee that I will provide invaluable gems of wisdom that have worked for thousands of mums already!
Read more...Are more mums opting for breast milk and not breastfeeding?
13th March 2010
Is it anybody’s business if a mum decides to bottle feed their baby expressed breast milk instead of breastfeeding? Well, apparently the answer is a big YES!!!
Read more...Being a mum- life’s most rewarding experience!
12th March 2010
Becoming a mum is one of lifes most rewarding experiences. Enjoy your baby from the very first minute and don’t look back with regret, guilt or sadness at the weeks you struggled through. You deserve the best support, so that you can be the best mum.
Read more...Breastfeeding with inverted nipples
11th March 2010
Does breastfeeding with inverted nipples sound like trouble? If you are a mum with inverted nipples, this post is for you.
Read more...Mother’s Day around the corner!
9th March 2010
With Mother’s Day around the corner, it is great opportunity to go shopping for fabulous gifts – not that I generally need an excuse!
SO apart from all the wonderful treatments and spa days that many mums will be getting, here are a few other bits that I think are just lovely!
The finger print jewellery from [...]
At wits end with round the clock feeds!
5th March 2010
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 lots of sleep time at the breast) but then he won’t let me put him down after [...]
Can’t feed or pump without tear jerking pain
4th March 2010
Hi Geraldine,
I am desperate to breastfeed my 2 week old baby but I don’t know how much longer I can bare the pain!!!! My nipples were cracked and bleeding by day 2 as Emily fed constantly for the first day. The midwife said she was attached properly, but it hurt like mad and I was [...]
Third course of antibiotics in 2 weeks – Help
1st March 2010
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 I really want to breastfeed my baby – my mother breastfed 4 of us for nearly [...]