Benefits of breastfeeding Baby Decreases risk of obesity in childhood Fewer episodes of illness Increased IQ Protects teeth Decreases risk of developing allergies Decreases risk of diabetes Lower rates of SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome) Less likely to suffer from [...]
Getting started with breastfeeding can be an anxious time. We look at how to make breastfeeding work for you and your little one.
Failure to breastfeed can fuel depression in new mothers There is little doubt that new mothers understand the benefits of breastfeeding, yet the UK remains at the bottom of the “league tables” in terms of the numbers of new [...]
There's one subject "what if I can't breastfeed" that's guaranteed to provoke a reaction amongst new mums. Whether you want to or don't , whether you can or you can't, whether you've tried it and loved it or struggled and [...]
“Is breastfeeding always natural?” is a question that one of the world’s most influential breastfeeding experts answered at Medela’s International Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium earlier this month. Prof Diane Spatz honesty was truly inspiring and was met with unanimous praise [...]
Human breast milk contains thousands of different molecules, microbes and cells, which work together to provide the human baby with all the tools necessary to grow and develop normally. Many components of breast milk are still to be discovered, and the [...]
As a new mum you will have lots of questions, but not always getting the answers you perhaps want or need. There are many baby books online or in the book stores that will make your head swim, and which [...]
Should newborn babies sleep through the night? Oh yes, the dreaded sleep deprivation question. If your baby does sleep through the night and you manage to get a good few hours a night, you may well get some jealous looks from [...]
How can you help support a breastfeeding mum?.... A good baby is a perception held by our society that babies should act in a certain way. Some baby care books take advantage of this by suggesting parents should encourage babies [...]
For most parents, there are two overwhelming emotions that we feel the moment we have that very first cuddle with our newborn: love, and fear. After 9 anxious months hoping for a healthy pregnancy, a straightforward birth and a healthy [...]
