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Baby losing weight too quickly?

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. Continue reading

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How hot is too hot?

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. Continue reading

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

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!’ Continue reading

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Must not sleep..must not.. must

Doesn’t that look just say it all? Many mums come to me for breastfeeding help but as many of you will know, poor breastfeeds lead to poor sleep habits and results in a totally frazzled baby, who just can’t seem to get to sleep. Continue reading

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That choc chip cookie I promised!

Last week, I promised to look for more exciting ways to help mums increase their milk supply. We started with a soup, which was quite delicious but these, are far more exciting! Continue reading

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Join me for a live chat today

Need a little ‘pick me up’? I will be chatting to a group of mums live between 12pm and 1pm today at Baby Expert. Com You can log in ahead of time and post your questions. Or you can just … Continue reading

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Too many mums being readmitted!

For some mums, that is how their hospital story ends and whilst the first few weeks are not always smooth sailing, over time everything falls into place.

However, for many mums, this is just the start of a real rollercoaster ride and many mums end up back where they started for a number of reasons. Continue reading

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Summer soup for nursing mums

What is going on with the weather? I know that I am an absolute frog – freeze when temperature drops below 23 degrees celsius, but having to light a fire and crank up the heating is just not what I … Continue reading

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Side step painful feeds with inverted nipples

There are many mums who breastfeed their babies successfully with inverted nipples. However, many mums 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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Why does my baby keep pulling off the breast?

My problem is that my baby keeps arching backwards and pulling at the nipple. It is so painful and I feel nervous that he is going to snap it right off… 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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