Sharing mothering experiences past and present Judging by the media coverage breastfeeding gets, a lot of people do want to talk about it. Just mention the word and it’s more than likely that a passionate debate will start. It’s a subject which both polarises people and stirs intense emotions - … [Read more...] about Rolling back the years: want to talk about breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding in Public Spaces
Breastmilk is instantly available for babies and is wonderfully convenient wherever a mother is. This is particularly important as babies have small stomachs and breastmilk is digested very quickly. However, many mothers worry about breastfeeding in public spaces and are unsure about their rights … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding in Public Spaces
Supporting refugee breastfeeding mothers
Since 2015 LLLGB has been supporting LLL Greece in their work with breastfeeding refugee mothers, and so far have raised almost £3,500 (fundraiser closed April 2016). Figures released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees show that in February 2016 alone 30,5311 refugees arrived in … [Read more...] about Supporting refugee breastfeeding mothers
Moving heaven and earth
Before my first baby was born, I fully expected that I would happily return to the teaching work which I loved, and that in most ways my life would carry on as before. My husband and I had just bought a house with a mortgage that depended on our two salaries. I had accepted the terms of my … [Read more...] about Moving heaven and earth
Mothers on … social lives
We asked mothers how their social lives had changed since having a baby. Response: Going out for lunch has replaced romantic evening dates. And now children come too. It's not relaxing or romantic but 'we are family'; children grow quickly and we'll be able to go out in the evening as a couple … [Read more...] about Mothers on … social lives
In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother
This article is part of a series discussing the LLL philosophy concepts. You may be aware that there are ten concepts underlying what LLL does. As Leaders we sign up to these, and they help to shape our responses, the way we run meetings, and the type of information that we provide. “In the … [Read more...] about In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother
Toddler talk
We often talk about what breastfeeding means to us as mothers, so we asked some LLL mothers what their toddlers and children say about breastfeeding. One thing’s for sure, our babies definitely think breastfeeding is about more than just nutrition! Out of the mouths of nursing babes ... When … [Read more...] about Toddler talk
Mothers on … breastfeeding & work
We asked mothers for their experience of combining breastfeeding and work Response: I was dreading going back to work and leaving my then ten month old with his daddy. We decided not to cut down on breastfeeding before and not to give formula or expressed milk in the day when I wasn't there as he … [Read more...] about Mothers on … breastfeeding & work
Mothers on … breastfeeding & sex
We asked for thoughts about breastfeeding and sex. Here are some of the many responses we received. We have listed them all as anonymous for obvious reasons... Response: I went off sex due to birth trauma after my first two babies, I was petrified of even being touched for a while after the … [Read more...] about Mothers on … breastfeeding & sex
I’m shy about breastfeeding in public
When my baby was a newborn we stayed at home a lot because I was shy about breastfeeding in public. Then we got the hang of it, and it was lovely being out and about together. But now he’s four months old and very easily distracted, so when we feed in public he often pulls off to look around, … [Read more...] about I’m shy about breastfeeding in public