Mothers may be told by an airline that they cannot take expressed breastmilk (EBM) in their hand luggage on a plane. LLLGB is sometimes contacted by mothers this has happened to. Having to unexpectedly discard the milk they have expressed for their child can be very distressing. Can I take … [Read more...] about Expressed Milk and Airlines
Milk Matters: Composition, Supply, Expression, and Storage
Amazing Milk
Breastmilk has everything a growing baby needs in exactly the right amounts and is easy to digest. Research shows that a baby who is not breastfed is more likely to suffer from health problems, both as a child and throughout adulthood. Can anyone breastfeed? Breastfeeding is the normal, natural way … [Read more...] about Amazing Milk
Nursing Supplementers
There are many reasons why your baby may be unable to take all the milk they need directly from the breast. If your baby needs supplements (extra feeds) of expressed breastmilk or formula, you might like to consider using a nursing supplementer. This allows your baby to receive extra milk through a … [Read more...] about Nursing Supplementers
Hand Expression of Breastmilk
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, milk expression by hand is a useful technique to learn. It’s a handy way to relieve engorged breasts. You can also use it to stimulate milk production and provide milk for a baby who is not breastfeeding well or needs more milk. Why hand expression? If you … [Read more...] about Hand Expression of Breastmilk
Expressing & Storing Milk
There are many reasons you might need or choose to express your milk. In this article, we’ll explore different ways to express, how to make it as easy and effective as possible, and how to store and handle your milk safely. Reasons for expressing How do I express? How often and when should … [Read more...] about Expressing & Storing Milk
My baby needs more milk
Does your baby need more milk? How to know your baby is getting enough breastmilk Increasing your milk production If supplements are needed Feeding methods Expressing your milk Does your baby need more milk? Although most mothers are able to produce enough milk for their babies’ needs, you … [Read more...] about My baby needs more milk
Oversupply: too much milk
Some mothers produce so much milk that it causes difficulties for them or their baby. Your baby may struggle with forceful milk flow, splutter, pull off the breast, seem windy or uncomfortable, and have frothy green nappies. You may experience excessive leaking, engorgement, or recurrent … [Read more...] about Oversupply: too much milk