“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
Breastfeeding Information
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
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!
Nursing strikes
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
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?
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
Smoking, Vaping, Cannabis and Breastfeeding
When a mum quits smoking, she’s making one of the biggest changes she can to improve her health, and the health of her baby. Any accurate information that those involved in breastfeeding support can give her, will support her to maintain that change. The hardest time to make or maintain behaviour … [Read more...] about Smoking, Vaping, Cannabis and Breastfeeding
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