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5 tips to make breastfeeding on holiday easier
By Daniella Delaney on 02/08/2011 16:26:48
You're off on holiday, past the sore breasts and nipples stage, and ready to get breastfeeding abroad. Here's how to do it with confidence
Now we're in the midst of the summer months and everyone's taking a getaway, being out and about with your little one will be a regular occurrence. For those of you breastfeeding mummies heading off on hols we have a few top tips from Medela’s in house lactation expert Sioned Hil...
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Nipple trouble
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/03/2006 01:32:09
Breast is best, but it can be hard dealing with sore or cracked nipples in the easy days of feeding. We share some tips.
If you've been through it, you know how painful those early weeks of feeding can be on your nipples. But it's amazing how many women don't realise they are not alone in their suffering and that things will get better very soon.Sore or cracked
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Aches and pains in the first trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 28/07/2010 01:03:56
Morning sickness, headaches, constipation, sore limbs, sore breasts and backache - those discomforts that make up those early pregnancy signs can be a real pain!
but needs medical treatment so if you suspect you have something more than your average morning sickness, see your doctor.Sore breasts & nipplesThanks to pregnancy hormones your breasts begin growing from very early in pregnancy. This can make them tender
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Pregnancy boobs - your changing breasts
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2007 02:16:00
Some women love the increase in bra sizes, others hate the soreness and unexpected leakings. But what's natural?
Whether your boobs have always been a source of buxom pride or simply a couple of bumps somewhere between your chin and your tummy button, you will undoubtedly become more breast-aware during pregnancy. For many, they will get bigger, even
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Avoiding breastfeeding infections
By Maria Muennich on 19/02/2009 01:53:36
Breastfeeding mums dread getting mastitis, but there is plenty you can do to help avoid the breast infection
Around one in twenty breastfeeding mums develop a breast infection at some point, usually in the first couple of months of breastfeeding. The infection, known as mastitis gives you flu-like symptoms and often a sore, red and hard lump
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Getting started with breastfeeding
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 06:19:20
What you need to know to get on the right track
Indicators that latching on is not successfulTaking baby off the breastBreast sorenessWhat you will needAt least two good-quality feeding brasBreast pads for when your breasts leek between feedsA good and nutritious diet - you'll need to keep following more or less
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What is mastitis?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/09/2008 01:45:46
Flu-like symptoms, a temperature and sore boobs? If you're breastfeeding, it could be mastitis.
will probably find a patch of red, sore swelling on her breast where the infected milk duct is. This is likely to feel hot and hard to touch. What should you do about it?If you think you might have mastitis is important to see your GP as soon as you can
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Producing breast milk
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/06/2007 02:04:16
Why does breast milk sometimes dry up and what can you do to increase the flow?
For some women, the challenge of breastfeeding comes in the shape of getting over sore nipples in the early weeks. For others, it's keeping up the calories so they don't feel too drained during a busy feeding regime. For others, it's simply a
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Breast or bottle, which really is best?
By ThinkBaby on 05/08/2007 01:01:39
If you haven't decided how you'll feed your baby here's some food for thought
. Make sure you read up about contraception after birth before you rely entirely on this for contraception thoughDisadvantagesBreast problems - Breastfeeding isn’t necessarily problem-free, you may have trouble with sore or cracked nipples, engorged
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Having a bath after the birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2006 01:24:45
Even today, some doctors (the ones who shower) disapprove of baths after birth, but they are completely safe.
and make sure you rinse your breasts well if you are breastfeeding. Also, you may well need someone to help you get out of the bath for the first week or so, because your back may be sore or you may feel weakened if the water is too hot.Whether you
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