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
Life with a baby
Out & About With Your Breastfed Baby
Early days Public place Planning ahead A flexible approach Time for social activity Travelling with your baby Early days After giving birth to your baby, you may prefer to be close to home. Rest, along with frequent will help you regain your strength and build up a good milk supply while … [Read more...] about Out & About With Your Breastfed Baby
Safer Sleep & the Breastfed Baby
“In most parts of the world... babies sleep close to their mothers, as they have through most of history.” - The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding A baby is born expecting to stay in close contact with his mother night and day, in order to keep safe, warm and well-fed. It is perfectly normal for … [Read more...] about Safer Sleep & the Breastfed Baby
Breastfeeding at a Swimming Pool
Women are sometimes told that breastfeeding at, or in, a swimming pool is prohibited. The reasons for this are often cited as hygiene or contamination fears. Fears that breastmilk will 'pollute' the pool Fears that a baby will vomit in the pool It is unhygienic for the baby No eating rule … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding at a Swimming Pool
Rhythms and Routines
Mothering is about building relationships and nurturing the love and trust that enables babies and children to thrive. And mothering through breastfeeding is a normal, natural and effective way of doing this. Breastfeeding helps you nurture your relationship with your baby and meet their individual … [Read more...] about Rhythms and Routines
Adjusting to Motherhood
Some mothers find their experience of having a baby is very different from the vision of motherhood we see so much of the time. Having challenges, even feeling overwhelmed, is a normal experience. An emotional time Get to know and enjoy your baby What about household responsibilities and older … [Read more...] about Adjusting to Motherhood
Breastfeeding: how the biological norm became perceived as a modern day pressure
Breastfeeding is the biological norm. Breastmilk is uniquely suited for a human baby and discoveries are still being made about the way it interacts with an infant to give it optimal development. For thousands of years women gave birth and nursed their babies, supported by a close-knit group of … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding: how the biological norm became perceived as a modern day pressure