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Finding my people

Vicky feeding her son, smiling at the camera

Vicky had a lot of troubles when she started breastfeeding her son: she turned to LLL for practical advice, and stayed for the emotional support that comes from being surrounded by like-minded mothers. 'I'll give breastfeeding a go but I'm not going to martyr myself or my baby doing it'. So I … [Read more...] about Finding my people

Filed Under: Stories, Stories and Conversations Tagged With: Mastitis, Older baby, Sleep, Soreness & Pain, toddler or child

Nipple Confusion

‘Nipple confusion’, ‘nipple preference’ or ‘flow preference’ is often used to describe a change in a baby’s sucking pattern or their willingness to breastfeed following the introduction of a bottle or dummy. A baby may have difficulty latching or staying on the breast, be fussy or reluctant to … [Read more...] about Nipple Confusion

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Bottles and other feeding tools, Crying, Nipple shields, Nursing Strike, Soreness & Pain, Supplementing

Nipple Pain

You’ve probably heard a few stories about nipple pain. Some people have horror stories about cracked, bleeding nipples. Others warn you that breastfeeding hurts until your nipples “toughen up.” Some say nursing should never hurt at all, and if it does, you’re “doing it wrong.” So where does this … [Read more...] about Nipple Pain

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: Biting, Dermatitis eczema, infection, Positioning and Attachment, Soreness & Pain, Teething, Tongue tie

Mastitis, blocked ducts, and engorgement

Mastitis (breast inflammation), includes a wide range of symptoms, from a small, tender area (often called a blocked duct), through to severe infection.   If your breasts are inflamed or swollen, it’s important to act quickly to relieve discomfort and stop it getting worse. You may also … [Read more...] about Mastitis, blocked ducts, and engorgement

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Information, Challenges and Concerns Tagged With: infection, Mastitis, Soreness & Pain

Comfortable breastfeeding – quick read

Comfortable positioning and attachment are important for all mothers. You will have time to practice with your baby while your breasts are still soft before your milk increases. The earlier you start, the easier it is. Hold your baby in skin-to-skin contact right after birth -continue this for as … [Read more...] about Comfortable breastfeeding – quick read

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Information Tagged With: Positioning and Attachment, skin-to-skin, Soreness & Pain

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