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
Supplementing
Breastfeeding My Baby with Down Syndrome
Jump to Resources on Breastfeeding a baby with Down syndromeSophie's storyAs 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 that the … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding My Baby with Down Syndrome
How to increase your milk supply
Is your milk supply really low?New mothers who are learning to breastfeed often worry that they might not be making enough milk for their baby. Their breasts might stop feeling full and their baby might sometimes be unsettled, or not want to be put down between feeds. (You can read more about this … [Read more...] about How to increase your milk supply
Getting breastfeeding on track after a difficult start – the “3 Keeps”
When you have early breastfeeding problems, it can feel as if it’s “all gone wrong” and the dreams you had about feeding your baby are in ruins. Fortunately, babies are very adaptable and resilient, and so are their mothers! With time, patience and, if necessary, skilled help, it is almost always … [Read more...] about Getting breastfeeding on track after a difficult start – the “3 Keeps”
Bottles and other tools
Feeding breastmilk other than at the breast When the nursing mother and baby are separated or the baby cannot feed at the breast, they may need another way of taking breastmilk. These tips assume that your baby is being fed expressed breastmilk. If this is not available, please check with your … [Read more...] about Bottles and other tools
Using donor milk and formula to support breastfeeding
Babies sometimes need more milk than they can take at the breast. This may be because they were born early or small, and don’t yet have enough energy to do all the work of breastfeeding. Sometimes, mothers don’t have as much milk as their baby needs. It is important that babies get … [Read more...] about Using donor milk and formula to support breastfeeding
Successfully breastfeeding your premature baby
You may be reading this because you have a preterm baby, or because you are expecting to deliver your baby before full term and you want to be prepared. Perhaps you're supporting someone who has recently had a preterm baby. Whatever your situation then we hope this information will help to get … [Read more...] about Successfully breastfeeding your premature baby
Support for Transgender & Non-binary Parents
This page is being reviewed and will be updated in due course. LLLGB is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date, research-backed information for all the families we support. In the meantime, we hope the resources below are helpful. Resources La Leche League International Inducing lactation and … [Read more...] about Support for Transgender & Non-binary Parents
Relactation and Induced Lactation
Ask any breastfeeding mother why she’s chosen to breastfeed. She’ll probably tell you about the benefits to herself, her baby and her family, as well as the joy and satisfaction of meeting her baby’s needs for food, protection and security through breastfeeding. Mothers who stop breastfeeding after … [Read more...] about Relactation and Induced Lactation
Nursing Supplementers
If your baby needs a supplement of expressed breastmilk or formula, a nursing supplementer can help you enjoy the closeness of breastfeeding while your milk production increases. You can use a supplementer to: Stimulate breastmilk production while feeding infant formula or expressed mil, … [Read more...] about Nursing Supplementers