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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?
each day and that they should massage their breasts and/or express and store milk - or express and discard milk - in order to prevent blockages or engorgement.)Why does milk production sometimes decrease despite feeding?Sometimes triggers like illness
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Fast flowing breast milk
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2006 02:59:31
Those who struggle with milk production may groan but some babies need help coping when a mother's milk flow is too fast.
to feed, but then pulling away, it may well be due to fast flow. If it only happens once or once every few feeds, the flow might only be a passing problem for your young feeder, at times when your breasts are very full. (Perhaps when you have been away
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Is your baby getting enough breast milk?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/01/2009 01:26:14
How to use your baby's health and weight to gauge whether your milk production is on track.
in the same amount of milk each time they feed. But whether you are attempting a strict feeding regime or giving the breast on a loose timetable and ad-hoc when your baby shows a need (like I did), you should not worry that you might over- or under-feed your
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New Growth Charts for Babies and Children
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/05/2009 02:41:42
New growth charts for babies and young children have been launched which are based on breast-fed babies' progress
be tracked. These are important as they can often identify early health problems or simply reassure parents that their new babies are taking in enough nutrition from their milk feeds.New growth charts launched to tie in with National Breastfeeding Week 2009
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Milk intolerance in breastfed babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/07/2009 00:39:42
Lactose intolerance can mean your baby reacts badly to formula or breast milk. How to spot it and what to do.
There is an enzyme in the bowels which breaks down the sugar in breast or formula milk. However, sometimes this enzyme isn't present – if a child has had a stomach upset, for example – and then the body does not know how to manage this lactose
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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.
songs are an amazing source of comfort and you may find you get a little louder for a few moments but it can really help!Let your breasts 'breathe'. After a feed, leave your bra off for a while, if you can, so that air dries your nipples naturally. Where
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Know-how: moving to formula milk
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/04/2009 00:39:54
Some women might find it possible to solely breastfeed for the first year, but moving to formula at some point is usually the norm
The suckling instinct in babies is an amazing first talent, but some babies will switch from the breast to a teat far more easily than others. If you find you want to or are able to feed your child solely from the breast for the whole of the first
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Breastfeeding: the early days
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/12/2007 11:25:22
Statistics show that a large percentage women, even if they do try to breastfeed, give up by six weeks. What are the biggest barriers to feeding and what can you do to overcome them?
is that women fear they will lose their shape, that their breasts will be ruined forever. In fact, as well as providing you with wonderfully full breasts during your breastfeeding months, feeding helps shape the rest of your body after the birth and burns up far
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Overcoming breastfeeding problems
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/04/2008 02:10:12
Too little milk, too much milk, cracked nipples... tips, support and advice on improving your breastfeeding experience.
are some tips, which may be especially useful if you are moving over to half-breast and half-bottle feeding.Fast-flowing milk Sometimes the milk comes out too fast for a new baby! Here are some useful pointers.Too much milk Believe it or not, some women do
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Your diet and breastmilk
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/06/2008 01:15:07
Even the happiest breastfeeding baby can be put off strong tastes, but it's rarely a cause for concern.
that, a couple of feeds after you have eaten, your child is perhaps less settled on the breast, or even pushes you away.However, if you regularly eat these things, it may well be that your child is not at all affected or bothers by the different taste
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