World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) celebrates its 25th year in 2017 by calling on all those involved in breastfeeding support to work together for the common good, to attract backing and draw attention to the need for breastfeeding to be better supported in all areas. With eight out of ten women … [Read more...] about World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Sustaining Breastfeeding Together
The Royal College and the manufacturing of breastmilk substitutes
Further to our article “Update: Call for the Royal College to reject income from formula manufacturers ” LLLGB is pleased to note that the RCPCH has issued the following statement: "RCPCH and commercial organisations As you will be aware, following an RCPCH membership consultation, Council decided … [Read more...] about The Royal College and the manufacturing of breastmilk substitutes
Dr. Christian Jessen’s controversial breastfeeding remarks
Dr Christian Jessen, TV doctor, has caused controversy again with his recent remarks about breastfeeding. Responding to points raised by breastfeeding mothers on Twitter, he said that it was “fine” if mothers did not breastfeed. He went on to say that while it would be great if mothers breastfed … [Read more...] about Dr. Christian Jessen’s controversial breastfeeding remarks
National Breastfeeding Celebration Week 2017: Breastfeeding Support
During National Breastfeeding Celebration Week La Leche League GB’s Facebook page LLLGB Because Breastfeeding Matters will be posting positive messages and images about breastfeeding, as well as tweeting from @LLLGB. You are welcome to come along to our page to share and comment or follow us on … [Read more...] about National Breastfeeding Celebration Week 2017: Breastfeeding Support
Bedsharing, Breastfeeding and the risk of SIDS
Publicity about bedsharing with an infant often raises concerns and warns parents against it. New mothers are left wondering what to do as babies have a biological need to feed during the night and mothers are hardwired to respond. Breastfeeding releases hormones which aid rest and relaxation in the … [Read more...] about Bedsharing, Breastfeeding and the risk of SIDS
Rolling back the Years: And so to the Seventies
Sharing mothering experiences past and present In the 1970s it felt like all sorts of new opportunities were starting to open up for women. Germaine Greer’s book The Female Eunuch, published at the start of the decade, caused controversy as it talked about the oppression of women in contemporary … [Read more...] about Rolling back the Years: And so to the Seventies
Hypernatremic dehydration – the need for support and accurate information
Hypernatremic dehydration – extreme dehydration – has been in the news lately and many mothers may have been left feeling concerned and confused by some of the ideas offered about breastfeeding in the early days, in particular that all babies need topping up with formula. Evidence shows that … [Read more...] about Hypernatremic dehydration – the need for support and accurate information
ILCA and WABA Statement for the Commission on the Status of Women
Women’s economic empowerment - the case for paid parental leave and support for breastfeeding. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) have issued a statement calling for enhanced paid parental leave and support for … [Read more...] about ILCA and WABA Statement for the Commission on the Status of Women
Signs of effective feeding in the early days
Most babies are keen to feed in the first 90 minutes after they are born especially if they are in skin-to-skin contact with their mum. If your baby is too sleepy to take this first feed or needs medical attention, it's a good idea to ask your healthcare team to show you how to hand express and … [Read more...] about Signs of effective feeding in the early days
Help! My baby bit me!
It’s not unusual for a baby to test out his new teeth on his mother. Some will breastfeed for months or years without even a tiny nip, some may do it once or twice, while some babies are more persistent biters. He isn’t trying to hurt you – he isn’t yet able to understand that he is causing you … [Read more...] about Help! My baby bit me!