Expressing breast milk is hard work. Many mothers are stressed by the thought of not being able to express enough milk to fulfil in their babies’ needs. Below, some tips to help you to maximise the amount of milk you express in the time that you have available. Before you start expressing breast milk Remember […]
Babywearing is exactly what the name says it is – wearing or carrying your baby with the help of a sling, wrap, cloth or carrier. Many parents want to practice babywearing, but with the wide choice of carriers available they feel confused as to where to start. Others have tried baby wearing and found that […]
Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. Or at least that is what all the books say. The reality is that most women will experience some discomfort and painful nipples in the beginning, which mostly will pass in a few days as they get used to the sensation and learn how to get it right. For some women breastfeeding […]
Most women will agree that vaginal birth was probably one of the most challenging things they ever had to do. Several women report pain and discomfort after vaginal birth. An amazing secret of natural birth is that labour pains stop the promptly the moment when baby is delivered. Sadly, this is when a Caesarean section […]
Although we all agree that breastmilk is best for baby, there are times when breastfeeding is simply not possible and where a baby will need formula milk. Over the last decades both the variety of infant formulas available and the formulations of different formulas have improved a lot. But despite this some babies may still […]
Many new mothers wonder how they will cope with the demands of breastfeeding, while still remaining a grown-up woman with many other responsibilities and her own wants and needs. On the one hand breastfeeding can save you the time and effort of preparing formula feeds. It is a tool with which to comfort your baby […]
The majority of women who stop breastfeeding early on do so because they believe that they do not have enough breastmilk, or that their milk isn’t nutritious enough. Medically speaking, only a very small percentage of these women truly have issues with breastmilk production. The rest simply had the wrong information and not enough support. […]
Breastfeeding and working may seem like an impossible task. However, with the right equipment and a few basic tips it is a very attainable goal. Remember that practice makes perfect. Initially, you are bound to experience some difficulty, but you will find ways of making it work for you. READ THIS: Breastfeeding whilst working – why […]
Returning to work after maternity leave does not mean you have to stop breastfeeding. It is possible to continue breastfeeding whilst working. However, you should know that working and breastfeeding is more difficult than staying at home and breastfeeding or than working and formula feeding. Perhaps this is why so many mothers don’t even attempt […]
With increasing awareness on the importance of breastfeeding, exclusive pumping has emerged as a feeding alternative, and it is growing in popularity. This basically means that mothers are expressing and giving their babies breastmilk, without directly feeding baby from the breast. This is of course made possible by advanced technology producing excellent quality breastpumps to […]