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
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Caesarean Birth and Breastfeeding
During pregnancy your body is preparing to give birth and your breasts are getting ready to feed your baby. If you are told you need to have a caesarean birth you may wonder if you will still be able to breastfeed as you planned. Mothers successfully breastfeed after a caesarean birth and you can … [Read more...] about Caesarean Birth and Breastfeeding