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
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Maureen Minchin talks about Milk Matters
Maureen Minchin, author of Milk Matters: Infant Feeding & Immune Disorder, recently spoke to an audience of LLL Leaders, members and Healthcare Professionals at an LLL workshop in Shipley. Here she talks to LLLGB Leader and Director Becky Bowers about her … [Read more...] about Maureen Minchin talks about Milk Matters
Allergies & Food Intolerances
Babies can be unsettled for many reasons and it can sometimes take time and effort to work out the cause. Our page The Unhappy Breastfed Baby can help you determine whether your baby’s behaviour is due to something other than an allergy. But when you have ruled out most of the obvious causes and … [Read more...] about Allergies & Food Intolerances
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