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 … Continue reading
Comments OffDear 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
Comments OffI love the Baby Shows, the hussle and bussle and just plain madness of it all. But then I am not pregnant, nor am I pushing a hot, bored and irritable toddler around little stalls, dodging exhibitors and other parents … Continue reading
Comments OffYour baby has finally arrived safely after months of ‘baking’ in the womb and hopefully a decent delivery. To your frustration though, the hard work and worry is far from over, as your baby struggles to wake and feed regularly, or latch onto the breast and feed effectively. Continue reading
Comments OffYou have been told that your body will produce enough milk for your baby regardless of cup size, so why do you feel like your baby is never satisfied or is not gaining enough weight each week? Continue reading
5 CommentsA few practical tips can go a long way when it comes to breastfeeding – practical being the operative word! Things that are so simple or obvious but need to be pointed out because you are just too tired, teary … Continue reading
1 CommentOne of the first questions I am usually asked at my Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops, is ‘how can I get my baby to sleep?’ After months of broken sleep for both the expectant mum and dad, my clients are quite (very/desperately) … Continue reading
Comments OffJoin me on Monday 1 February between 12pm – 1pm at www.babyexpert.com where I will be answering all your breastfeeding questions during a live chat! You are more than welome to post your breastfeeding questions on the message board beforehand. … Continue reading
2 CommentsIt is sad to hear that 4 out of 10 fathers are not taking their entitiled paternal leave because they simply can’t afford it. In fact, there are still employers out there who simply deny fathers paternity leave at all. I feel we need to fight for a father’s right to stay home with his wife and newborn and benefit from full pay for at least 2 weeks!
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If 97% of mothers are more than capable of producing enough milk for their babies, why do so many mums cite low milk supply the catalyst in the demise of breastfeeding? Are we missing something? Are mums being told they don’t have enough milk by mistake? Are mums simply imagining things or just too tired to breastfeed and want a ‘get out clause’? Continue reading
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