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Breastfeeding

We are pleased to have access to the following fantastic articles This brilliant article by Charlotte Young, IBCLC “How to Prevent and Treat Sore Nipples” Also by Charlotte Young, IBCLC “Mixing Bottle and Breast, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing” By Claire Byam-Cook, SRN SCM “Nipple Shields”  By Hanna Rosin “The Case Against Breastfeeding”  

Breastfeeding

Coming soon! We are working on our new Breastfeeding page with the cooperation of a few different lactation specialists.  We aim to provide a balanced view on this subject with the best possible advice for new mothers. One of our experts is Clare Byam-Cook, the author of “What to Expect When You’re Breastfeeding and What if you Can’t”  Click HERE to buy.

Press

  Talking to The Telegraph about Breastfeeding and D-Mer 20/4/15 For full article  – www-telegraph-co-uk                   Talking to Radio 5 Live about Breastfeeding Problems 18/5/15 Listen Here – 2hrs 19mins  – http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05vc9kq                   Talking To Marie Claire Magazine about the Mum Myth! 08/15                                 Talking to Nine in the Mirror about Postnatal Issues http://www.nineinthemirror.com/health-and-beauty/what-happens-after-birth/               Talking to Stella Magazine about Overparenting http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/mother-tongue/10457135/Are-we-a-nation-of-over-parenters.html     […]

Prolapse – baby 7 weeks old.

I had my baby 7 weeks ago and have noticed a prolapse (possibly bladder & bowel) which protrudes slightly at times.  I have an appointment with my ob/gyn but would like your opinion on whether there is likely to be some improvement with time & when I stop breastfeeding.  Or am I looking at surgery? It is far too soon to predict You can expect a considerable improvement with the passage of time , regaining your normal pre pregnancy weight , pelvic floor exercises and further improvement when your hormones return to normal after stopping breast feeding . So often […]

Guilt Free Bottle Feeding

Madeleine Morris – co author of Guilt Free Bottle Feeding explains what prompted her and paediatrician Dr Sasha Howard to write the book. When I look at Doctor and Daughter it takes me back to those exhilarating, exhausting first days of motherhood.  So many questions!  So many answers to those questions and none of them the same!  Except, that is, the answer to the question, “should I breastfeed?” The answer from almost everyone we encounter as new mums, from the midwife, to the NCT instructor to the lady next to you on the bus is, “Yes.”  And this is entirely reasonable.  […]

Breast and Bottle Feeding Advice with Charlotte Young IBCLC

Breast and Bottle Feeding Advice with Charlotte Young IBCLC http://milkmatters.org.uk/ http://www.analyticalarmadillo.co.uk/ 1) Is it safe to have a glass of wine whilst I am breastfeeding?  A glass is usually considered fine. It’s estimated < 2% of the alcohol reaches BM – so to transfer significant amounts, you would be too drunk to look after a baby (however they’re fed). Lots more info & link to a detailed article on my blog here:http://www.analyticalarmadillo.co.uk/…/breastfeeding… … 2) I have been told that chilli and garlic can affect the taste of breastmilk and affect the baby’s tummy, but my inlaws are Indian and we eat a […]

How long should we wait before trying for a second baby?

  What is the correct interval between pregnancies? Traditional advice has been to wait at least a year before conceiving again , suggesting an actual birth interval of at least 18- 24 months as the ideal.  Often the ” fourth trimester”  takes longer than most women expected and the physical , psychological and social adaptations to childbirth can be considerable.  It has generally been acknowledged that a short birth interval of less than 18 months was not advisable because of increased problems during the pregnancy.  But the precise extra risks were, until recently, rather non-specific and uncertain. Recent studies have […]

What is the correct way to make up Formula? – Charlotte Young IBCLC

Charlotte Young IBCLC  founder www.milkmatters.org.uk & www.analyticalarmadillo.co.uk Also by Charlotte Young “How to Prevent and Treat Sore Nipples” and “Mixing Bottle and Breast” Q.   Would you consider an article about making up infant formula please?  I’ve read you have to use water hotter than 70 degrees and make the feeds up as required, but a lot of mums I speak to don’t do this as it’s quite new information and babies have been fine for years without it and over cleaning is just as bad.  Who is right? A.  You are correct that Department of Health guidelines are to use water of at least 70 degrees and discard a bottle […]

The Pregnancy Survival Guide

1. You will not always attain the fabled “Pregnancy Glow”. Despite allusions to the contrary, many women do not feel their best during pregnancy and that special warm feeling, as life grows inside you, may sadly evade you for the full 40 weeks. There are a multitude of little afflictions that can plague the average pregnant woman. During the first trimester you may feel very tired, sick, emotional, fat, spotty, with sore boobs and odd twinges that fill you with fear. The second trimester, which is often hailed as the best phase of pregnancy, may bring constipation, piles, more emotion, nausea, […]

Feeding Tips

Feeding Tips   Here are some tips that we have collected from talking to mothers who have been through it before you. Stock up on some DVD box sets to watch whilst you are breastfeeding. You have to have a smart phone- breastfeeding can take so long and be so boring especially in the middle of the night.  Its great to be able to message other mothers you know who are awake or trawl Facebook or the Daily Mail website! In the early days of breastfeeding when your breasts are tender and can become engorged with milk- keep a Savoy […]