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Beginning Breastfeeding
Getting breastfeeding on track after a difficult start – the “3 Keeps”
When you have early breastfeeding problems, it can feel as if it’s “all gone wrong” and the dreams you had about feeding your baby are in ruins. Fortunately, babies are very adaptable and resilient, and so are their mothers! With time, patience and, if necessary, skilled help, it is almost always … [Read more...] about Getting breastfeeding on track after a difficult start – the “3 Keeps”
Feeding late preterm babies
What is a “late preterm” baby? Late preterm babies are usually defined as those born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. Because these babies are often well - most don’t need to spend time in Special Care - and because they look like full-term babies (just a bit smaller), it’s often assumed that … [Read more...] about Feeding late preterm babies
Successfully breastfeeding your premature baby
You may be reading this because you have a preterm baby, or because you are expecting to deliver your baby before full term and you want to be prepared. Perhaps you're supporting someone who has recently had a preterm baby. Whatever your situation then we hope this information will help to get … [Read more...] about Successfully breastfeeding your premature baby
What’s in a nappy?
As new parents, we suddenly find ourselves examining our babies' poo more closely than we could ever have imagined. We pay attention to the colour, quantity, texture and smell, and notice the slightest changes. We then go to the internet looking for answers and fear the worst. There are many … [Read more...] about What’s in a nappy?
Fat Content of Breastmilk – FAQs
“A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. This has never been so true as in the ongoing debate about foremilk and hindmilk and their impact on breastfeeding. The misunderstandings around these concepts have caused anxiety, upset, and even led to breastfeeding problems and premature … [Read more...] about Fat Content of Breastmilk – FAQs
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
Bwydo ar y fron
Dechrau cynnar Daliwch eich baban croen wrth groen cyn gynted ag y bydd wedi ei eni. Anogwch eich babi i fwydo ar y fron cyn gynted â phosibl. Cydio • Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn gyfforddus ac wedi ymlacio – eisteddwch neu gorweddwch gyda rhywbeth yn cynnal eich cefn. • Cadwch eich bron … [Read more...] about Bwydo ar y fron
Hanfodion Bwydo ar y Fron
Mae bwydo ar y fron yn normal a naturiol ond efallai y bydd yn cymryd amser i chi a’ch baban ddysgu. Bwydwch ar y fron yn gynnar Bwydwch ar y fron yn aml Colostrwm Dysgwch i fwydo ar y fron yn gyfforddus Gadewch iddo gymryd llaeth nes yn llawn Chwiliwch am arwyddion ei fod yn llwglyd Rhowch … [Read more...] about Hanfodion Bwydo ar y Fron
A yw fy mabi’n cael digon o laeth?
Sut allwch chi ddweud os yw’ch babi’n cael digon o laeth? Mewn byd ble mae popeth wedi ei fesur, gall methu gweld faint o laeth mae’ch bronnau’n cynhyrchu beri gofid i chi. Dilynwch eich babi, nid y llyfr Magu pwysau Clytiau budr? Pa mor aml ydych chi’n bwydo ar y fron? Babi … [Read more...] about A yw fy mabi’n cael digon o laeth?