It is difficult to know why babies suddenly decide that breastfeeding is not for them, but usually this is only a temporary glitch and breastfeeding returns back to normal within a few days. Whilst in most cases breast refusal takes … Continue reading
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How do you know that your baby is getting milk when breastfeeding? Sure you can see him or her sucking, but are those sucks amounting to efficient milk transfer or just allowing your baby to swallow nothing more than fresh … Continue reading
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We have all spoken to mums who sadly found that their milk supply suddenly seemed to dry up with no real explanation. So why does this happen and what can you do to protect your milk supply long term? Continue reading
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What happens when all the ‘changes’ you are told to expect, just don’t seem to happen? Continue reading
Comments OffFor 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
Comments OffDear 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
Comments OffIf 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
Comments OffThere is nothing worse than the thought of leaving your baby hungry and when mums are breastfeeding, it is even harder to establish just how much milk your baby has had, and if you are offering a top up, how … Continue reading
Comments OffIt is so very annoying when some condition suddenly becomes ‘the’ problem. I am of course referring to the current craze of tongue ties! A couple of years ago, nobody knew what a tongue tie was. In the past, complete … Continue reading
Comments OffI have been getting so many questions about bottle feeding young babies, I thought it would be helpful to have a few pointers. There are a few things that need to be said first. In my practice I find that … Continue reading
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