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Challenges and Concerns

Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression

What is Postnatal Depression? Postnatal depression, or PND, is a depression that starts within the first 12 months after giving birth. In the UK it is estimated that 1 in 10 women suffers from PND at some point during the first 12 months of their baby’s life (1). The symptoms of PND include low … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression

Filed Under: Challenges and Concerns, Supporting Breastfeeding

I think my baby’s got colic

When a baby cries for a long time without any obvious cause parents are often told their infant has colic. This is a “catchall” description for when a baby cries incessantly for around three hours a day and cannot be comforted. The crying generally happens in the afternoon or evenings. It often … [Read more...] about I think my baby’s got colic

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Reflux, Too Much Milk

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?

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Nappies, Not enough milk, Too Much Milk, Weight Gain and Growth

When You Don’t Enjoy Breastfeeding

After the work of getting things going, you may feel that breastfeeding should become easy and enjoyable. People talk about the amazing bond that comes with breastfeeding, or that wonderful oxytocin rush. There seems to be an increase in both classical art and stock photographs (no doubt very … [Read more...] about When You Don’t Enjoy Breastfeeding

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Breastfeeding and Pregnant, Older baby, Tandem Nursing, toddler or child, Weaning/stopping breastfeeding

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!

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Biting

Nursing strikes

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What is a nursing strike? If a baby who has been quite happily breastfeeding suddenly starts to refuse the breast it could be a "nursing strike”. Sometimes this can be mistaken for the baby wanting to stop breastfeeding, but a baby who is ready to wean usually does so over a period of time. In … [Read more...] about Nursing strikes

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Nursing Strike

I Think My Baby’s Got Reflux

In the early weeks, it is normal for a baby to “spit-up” and around half of all newborns do, at least once a day.  As a baby’s digestive system matures, this usually decreases and for most mothers it is just a short-term inconvenience. 1 However, in some babies the valve between the stomach and … [Read more...] about I Think My Baby’s Got Reflux

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Reflux, Tongue tie

Breastfeeding and Dental Health

From the early days with your newborn, breastfeeding often becomes a very important and comfortable part of your relationship with your child. As well as continuing to provide important nutrients and protection against ill health, it’s a wonderful way to continue to connect with and comfort your … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Dental Health

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Human milk

Tongue Tie

Are you experiencing pain while breastfeeding, possibly combined with slow weight gain for your baby? While the vast majority of such breastfeeding problems can be resolved by adjusting positioning and attachment, and with good breastfeeding management, occasionally tongue tie might be the cause of … [Read more...] about Tongue Tie

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Soreness & Pain, Tongue tie

Breastfeeding and Food Allergies

Contents Are you worried that your baby: It’s often suggested that breastfeeding mothers change their diet, to see if it helps their baby. In this article we aim to give you the information you need to decide whether your baby is likely to be reacting to a food, or foods, you (or they) are … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Food Allergies

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Crying, Intolerance, Reflux, Solids/Family Foods

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