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
Breastfeeding Information
Oversupply
While it’s good to have plenty of milk, some mothers produce more milk than their babies need. This is usually called oversupply. Some babies cope very well with a generous milk supply; however, others will be unhappy and uncomfortable even though they are gaining weight and appearing to thrive. … [Read more...] about Oversupply
Comfortable breastfeeding – quick read
Comfortable positioning and attachment are important for all mothers. You will have time to practice with your baby while your breasts are still soft before your milk increases. The earlier you start, the easier it is. Hold your baby in skin-to-skin contact right after birth -continue this for as … [Read more...] about Comfortable breastfeeding – quick read
Working and Breastfeeding
Many mothers work outside the home and continue to breastfeed. LLLGB is here to help with information and support if you are going back to work. I’m going back to work. Do I need to stop breastfeeding? Why is breastfeeding so important? But won’t it be a hassle? What are my options? Choose … [Read more...] about Working and Breastfeeding
Workday Practicalities
Combining motherhood with paid employment is a challenge—but continuing to breastfeed can make it easier. Stopping breastfeeding increases your baby’s risk of illness, and the effort involved in buying, preparing and storing formula can be a major hassle. Continued nursing can be a comfort to you … [Read more...] about Workday Practicalities
When Mum Can’t Be There
“Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.” - La Leche League International Nature intended mothers and babies to stay together as much as possible because breastfeeding is the normal way to care for a baby - … [Read more...] about When Mum Can’t Be There
When a Mother is Ill
When a mother is ill, it affects the whole family. For a breastfeeding mother, there are additional concerns about how her illness may affect her baby, whether directly because of any medication she needs to take, or indirectly if the illness makes it more difficult for her to feed and care for her … [Read more...] about When a Mother is Ill
The Unhappy Breastfed Baby
Crying and ‘colic’ in babies: causes, comfort tips, and when to get help. All over the world, most young babies cry. Some babies cry much more than others. Living with a baby who can’t be comforted is really hard. You need support for yourself. The Art of Breastfeeding, 9th edition, La … [Read more...] about The Unhappy Breastfed Baby
Sleepy Baby – Why And What To Do
Nobody likes to disturb a sleeping baby, but sometimes a baby can be too sleepy for their own good. At times like this they may need you to take action. Your newborn baby needs to nurse actively for one or both breast at each feed. Offer the second breast after they seem to have finished at the … [Read more...] about Sleepy Baby – Why And What To Do
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