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Breastfeeding for 6 months give baby the ‘Edge’

I know for a fact that many breastfeeding mums in the UK will feel their blood levels rise this morning as they read the latest breastfeeding article. We seem to live in a culture where there is a great deal … Continue reading

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Do we need to sterilize in 2010?

As Robert Steele MD Paediatrician points out, it was necessary part of milk preparation in the early 17th and 18th century infant mortality rates were high amongst cow’s milk fed infants. However, with the progress of technology, milk was pasteurized and infants were offered sterile condensed milk. Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Twins!

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 … Continue reading

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Are more mums opting for breast milk and not breastfeeding?

Mother’s milk, every drop counts whether from the breast or bottle Continue reading

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Breastfeeding with inverted nipples

Does breastfeeding with inverted nipples sound like trouble? If you are a mum with inverted nipples, this post is for you. Continue reading

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Can’t feed or pump without tear jerking pain

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

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Expressing when you have mastitis

Well, you already know that there is a lot of conflicting advice with regards to almost anything, so it is hardly surprising that with an emotive topic such as breastfeeding, feelings and opinions run much higher! With regards to mastitis … 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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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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