Making the transition from using bottles, cups etc., to feeding at the breast There are lots of reasons babies might need more milk than they can get directly at the breast: They don’t have enough energy to do all the work of feeding. They may have been born early or small-for-dates, or are … [Read more...] about Weaning from Supplements
Bottles and other feeding tools
Nursing after Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 29, a lot younger than the typical breast cancer patient. Luckily, my family’s history with breast cancer had made me very proactive about screening, so I found the tumour early. Nonetheless I needed surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. I … [Read more...] about Nursing after Breast Cancer
Bottles and other tools
If your baby can’t feed at the breast, there are several ways to give your milk while still supporting your breastfeeding relationship. Summary On this page What's the best way to feed my baby when I can't breastfeed directly? What are the alternatives to bottles? Deciding when … [Read more...] about Bottles and other tools
Thinking of Weaning?
What is ‘weaning’? People use the word ‘weaning’ in different ways. It may be used to mean introducing solid foods alongside continuing to breastfeed or to refer to the end of the breastfeeding journey. From the first time your baby begins eating foods or drinks alongside your milk, weaning has … [Read more...] about Thinking of Weaning?
“Nipple Confusion”: why does my baby seem to prefer a bottle or dummy?
Your baby may have trouble latching or staying on the breast, get frustrated or upset while breastfeeding, or seem reluctant to breastfeed at all. At the same time, they may drink readily from a bottle or happily use a dummy (pacifier). This is sometimes described as “nipple confusion” – … [Read more...] about “Nipple Confusion”: why does my baby seem to prefer a bottle or dummy?
When Mum Can’t Be There
“Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.” - La Leche League International Nature intended mothers and babies to stay together as much as possible because breastfeeding is the normal way to care for a baby - … [Read more...] about When Mum Can’t Be There
Sleepy Baby – Why And What To Do
Nobody likes to disturb a sleeping baby, but sometimes a baby can be too sleepy for their own good. Most newborns do sleep a lot in the first week or two, but some babies are so sleepy that they need extra support with feeding until their energy increases. If your newborn is very sleepy, there are … [Read more...] about Sleepy Baby – Why And What To Do