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
Nipple shields
Breastfeeding My Baby with Down Syndrome
Jump to Resources on Breastfeeding a baby with Down syndrome Sophie's story As soon as I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed my baby if possible. At 22 weeks we were told our baby had a congenital heart problem called a complete AVSD (a large hole in the heart), we were also informed … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding My Baby with Down Syndrome
Breastfeeding with PCOS and a High BMI
November 2013: My first baby is finally here, and I am over the moon. But I am also leaving the hospital with formula forced upon me and already combination feeding 24 hours after a long, medicated birth. The midwives’ comments about the size of my breasts and the flatness of my nipples floating in … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding with PCOS and a High BMI
“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?
Nipple shields
A nipple shield is a thin, silicone teat that can be placed over a mother’s nipple and may help a baby who is having difficulty learning to breastfeed. Holes in the tip allow milk to flow into the baby’s mouth. A nipple shield can be used temporarily to help establish breastfeeding or in some cases … [Read more...] about Nipple shields
Inverted and flat nipples
Breasts and nipples come in many shapes and sizes, and most work well for breastfeeding. If one or both of your nipples are flat or inverted, getting started may take a little extra time and patience, but there are many ways to help your baby breastfeed. Summary On this … [Read more...] about Inverted and flat nipples