La Leche League GB supports the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent relevant World Health Assembly Resolutions (referred to together as “the Code”).1 In all our work, from supporting mothers and families in local communities, online and in our national … [Read more...] about LLLGB and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
Breastfeeding Information
Meeting the needs of premature babies: Kangaroo Mother Care
Premature babies are born before 37 weeks of gestation. There are three main sub-categories in pre-term birth: extremely preterm (< 28 weeks of gestation), very preterm (28 to < 32 weeks) and moderate to late preterm (32 to <37 weeks). According to Born too soon, the World Health … [Read more...] about Meeting the needs of premature babies: Kangaroo Mother Care
Supporting families with sleep
Many families feel uneasy about sharing aspects of their parenting style with their Healthcare Professional, including their sleep arrangements. Others end up bed-sharing in a situation where it was unplanned but is the only response they can think of to soothe an upset baby and an exhausted … [Read more...] about Supporting families with sleep
Breastfeeding in Emergency Situations
Breastfeeding in emergency situations is usually talked about in relation to disasters which have occurred in countries outside of the UK. However unexpected crises can happen anywhere at any time. In emergency situations breastfeeding provides a mother with the ability to nourish her child … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding in Emergency Situations
Letting Babies Cry – The Facts Behind the Studies
One of the biggest adjustments a new mother may have to make is to realise that babies can need their mothers twenty-four hours a day. From the moment a woman gives birth she can find herself bombarded with a vast array of ideas and suggestions, and this can lead to confusion on what she might … [Read more...] about Letting Babies Cry – The Facts Behind the Studies
Sleep and the breastfed baby
In 2014, NICE published their guidance on co-sleeping and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).1 NICE downgraded the relationship between co-sleeping and SIDS from a 'risk' to an 'association'. This significant change reflects the lack of clear evidence that co-sleeping causes SIDS. Although some of … [Read more...] about Sleep and the breastfed baby
How much milk does a newborn need at each breastfeed?
All babies need to be fed little and often in the early days. A baby needs to feed frequently, and may or may not offer feeding cues. Trying to visualise numbers can be a distraction, and we have taken the decision to stop using our milk volume posters because we were concerned they might lead … [Read more...] about How much milk does a newborn need at each breastfeed?
Breastfeeding and HIV
Please note: The British HIV Association (BHIVA) guidelines were updated in 2018. The current BHIVA guidelines (as well as patient information leaflets) are here: https://www.bhiva.org/pregnancy-guidelines Summary of Key points • The World Health Organisation recommends that replacement feeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and HIV
Breastfeeding and Taking Exams
Breastfeeding mothers who need to sit an exam can feel concerned about how to manage separation from their babies while they might need a feed, as well as how to avoid the health risks of not removing enough milk from their breasts. One of the first routes may be to talk to the examiner and … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Taking Exams
Pregnant and Breastfeeding
If you’re expecting a baby and are continuing to breastfeed your older child, many questions may be going through your mind. Mothers can breastfeed while pregnant; some go on to nurse both their new baby and their older child after the birth. This is known as ‘tandem nursing’. Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Pregnant and Breastfeeding