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
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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
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
Maureen Minchin: Why Women’s Milk is Necessary
Maureen Minchin, author of Milk Matters: Infant Feeding & Immune Disorder, recently spoke to an audience of LLL Leaders and Healthcare Professionals at an LLL workshop in Shipley. Maureen is a mother of three, infant feeding author and activist, pioneer lactation consultant and historian. … [Read more...] about Maureen Minchin: Why Women’s Milk is Necessary
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
Posterior Tongue Tie – Prevalence and Treatment by Dr Bobby Ghaheri
We are glad to include the following post by Dr Bobby Ghaheri, a healthcare professional from the US. This is his perspective on approaches to tongue tie, particularly the prevalence and treatment of posterior tongue ties. His views are not necessarily shared by LLLGB, you can find links to our … [Read more...] about Posterior Tongue Tie – Prevalence and Treatment by Dr Bobby Ghaheri